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 7211149 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 60245608 epoch_slot_no: 24808 block_no: 7210972 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 88231 time: 2022-05-06 04:38:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a7e63743ffc3c84ea6aade4a867c9e92995a3d21b94be945cfa550ddc9f61c4Block Operator
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