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 7212263 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 60267159 epoch_slot_no: 46359 block_no: 7212086 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 18888 time: 2022-05-06 10:37:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd689f1e074da490c5550577599db1f7bedeac1753e37595df01c5faede2f012dBlock Operator
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