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 7209634 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 60212692 epoch_slot_no: 423892 block_no: 7209457 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 83971 time: 2022-05-05 19:29:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b6583c9aa53343000ebc9ab3aee4daa1224fb37e591fb33a0a6149171293dfBlock Operator
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