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 7214960 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 60324963 epoch_slot_no: 104163 block_no: 7214783 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 84695 time: 2022-05-07 02:40:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75b77168ef57ddb0001c96b1f44badf4ea3648095a29713d4f6e89139bbaaf68Block Operator
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