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 7209545 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 60210793 epoch_slot_no: 421993 block_no: 7209368 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 87943 time: 2022-05-05 18:58:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012b685d4056857167c6e1d7997febf5a5909e8595d2a0e5488d9546594f643bBlock Operator
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