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 7214152 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60307670 epoch_slot_no: 86870 block_no: 7213975 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 80127 time: 2022-05-06 21:52:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ed6f4e59c83efd65808045b951af5d1e77952515d280636918a683f12f9a7b8Block Operator
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