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 7214036 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 60304757 epoch_slot_no: 83957 block_no: 7213859 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 62362 time: 2022-05-06 21:04:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ead94128c56efebc46e9aaa4e78a41d090cf44f6c84696f2f946ebbee60acfeBlock Operator
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