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 7209310 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 60205159 epoch_slot_no: 416359 block_no: 7209133 slot_leader_id: 5026921 size: 26085 time: 2022-05-05 17:24:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e13fcf7d45909a00948fc1830dd755fafdb97f26cfdb3f38aa0a174a8b8d94eBlock Operator
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