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 7216141 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 60350046 epoch_slot_no: 129246 block_no: 7215964 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 36172 time: 2022-05-07 09:38:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a60d325e4d7ae19bce2d539da357f44d552f2d34d6038a0bef9d65730563becBlock Operator
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