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 7209773 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60215660 epoch_slot_no: 426860 block_no: 7209596 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 80097 time: 2022-05-05 20:19:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e5b6bc3ef9c692110dc463fd012ecb3cf2241c03531b49835a564e0a13b27f7Block Operator
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