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 7213986 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 60303735 epoch_slot_no: 82935 block_no: 7213809 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 84448 time: 2022-05-06 20:47:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb37d2292d949bcdc2bfbb22e20a7052dd5f64648e5d227d48e692c621ed440d6Block Operator
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