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 7213888 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60301363 epoch_slot_no: 80563 block_no: 7213711 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 86731 time: 2022-05-06 20:07:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaed17585bfc8f77f0dd524e76385e6436ca363b76c40786a4c1ee8895643523Block Operator
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