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 7216043 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60348063 epoch_slot_no: 127263 block_no: 7215866 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 74077 time: 2022-05-07 09:05:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4af035f0001cdd581a2d916a1fbafe0e1a056b99d613f8f13b59b3bf14b546cBlock Operator
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