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 7209756 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 60215319 epoch_slot_no: 426519 block_no: 7209579 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 84401 time: 2022-05-05 20:13:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c9049e4f409d2ceca097800dc9524b8bda200c0b470c039ea46dfa9d0fc8041Block Operator
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