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 7209412 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60207618 epoch_slot_no: 418818 block_no: 7209235 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 86219 time: 2022-05-05 18:05:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0788ed288cc9dd5bccd4c131ed0b368d33235f6c6e4768e729fe19d9d8c97d52Block Operator
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