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 7212474 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60271632 epoch_slot_no: 50832 block_no: 7212297 slot_leader_id: 5041733 size: 88088 time: 2022-05-06 11:52:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceaec0798450782ebf7140b1eee48459100c3ae176561a006dc41195b3744922Block Operator
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