A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7208821 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60194448 epoch_slot_no: 405648 block_no: 7208644 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 85948 time: 2022-05-05 14:25:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e97480c78eef3263116eb4ef380bb20df9e206f4a8919c93ae32ff34cdd8bfBlock Operator
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