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 7215697 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 60340220 epoch_slot_no: 119420 block_no: 7215520 slot_leader_id: 5509235 size: 21855 time: 2022-05-07 06:55:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30af0aba537a5be00215bf91c8c4b3afe2d27f8dda63e958d170bc7042d99bdeBlock Operator
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