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 7213173 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 60286686 epoch_slot_no: 65886 block_no: 7212996 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 85829 time: 2022-05-06 16:02:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf569a4f8805fffbea0d032c5d06019748ec1a6eb0747eb61e15a35babe80099aBlock Operator
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