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 7211352 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 60249691 epoch_slot_no: 28891 block_no: 7211175 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 87598 time: 2022-05-06 05:46:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fa5ed9cf18d950838798cac6d1c9759dc34591cb30be52fb9e3fc89dec3df31Block Operator
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