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 7213786 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60299220 epoch_slot_no: 78420 block_no: 7213609 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 88609 time: 2022-05-06 19:31:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x927e521ad3147020a4246a12552377eba0da045e4a0f6051c26360eae846460aBlock Operator
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