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 7209612 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 60212300 epoch_slot_no: 423500 block_no: 7209435 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 88218 time: 2022-05-05 19:23:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb77f7db3895d84ad6ecd64e144fda051fa9843e9f3b8dbdc928d7d09fb88e79aBlock Operator
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