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 7212388 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 60269560 epoch_slot_no: 48760 block_no: 7212211 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 83838 time: 2022-05-06 11:17:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x723bc7a72734045baf4b31c9e5fc88e905235a91a56fe070b8a8219f4fa0849eBlock Operator
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