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 7213357 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 60290516 epoch_slot_no: 69716 block_no: 7213180 slot_leader_id: 6679944 size: 86742 time: 2022-05-06 17:06:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04da6f9668c4c6dcf276625eac4e43d301b8bb5d93aab24b91aca2c8b637909aBlock Operator
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