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 7209257 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 60204039 epoch_slot_no: 415239 block_no: 7209080 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 88431 time: 2022-05-05 17:05:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x587c319d41ddabd6fae291d08e4a4490262e4c85baecfe2ef61bb68e5fc0beedBlock Operator
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