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 7213346 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 60290395 epoch_slot_no: 69595 block_no: 7213169 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 75606 time: 2022-05-06 17:04:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x512440bf3754dfcdbdf92f995546e07782f5e6e190685645ad2cbdc269deed8eBlock Operator
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