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 7213609 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60295553 epoch_slot_no: 74753 block_no: 7213432 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 82637 time: 2022-05-06 18:30:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f29c86b592ded6c5a12a47c808ea86cff31297b36141034687f9c1e4e74b46Block Operator
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