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 7213547 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60294528 epoch_slot_no: 73728 block_no: 7213370 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 88757 time: 2022-05-06 18:13:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e5075b2e9e86615c16c2d78bfd3d05d17124fab8c21e01f3c45947b2ff822c5Block Operator
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