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 7212644 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 60275276 epoch_slot_no: 54476 block_no: 7212467 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 39787 time: 2022-05-06 12:52:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72ad7edfb2ff53a7a5d14149a4d1a48eb5782af70e4c1eda83a6bd01bc80a15cBlock Operator
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