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 7215248 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60330713 epoch_slot_no: 109913 block_no: 7215071 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 88720 time: 2022-05-07 04:16:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b3712b552f4cce55c2e09ecfbafeacc9f3b7220e541a9e72b96a7a362e9a577Block Operator
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