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 7214901 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60323503 epoch_slot_no: 102703 block_no: 7214724 slot_leader_id: 6993634 size: 81835 time: 2022-05-07 02:16:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31742e8f2712c7c6ab1dfc8ceeaf1e17ef79909885d04f26ab9e31cba34eb249Block Operator
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