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 7216151 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 60350181 epoch_slot_no: 129381 block_no: 7215974 slot_leader_id: 5323914 size: 54398 time: 2022-05-07 09:41:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xade56b5794cce942529dde10fa93b6df8e7567db026d4a4e5bd3357f22a165dbBlock Operator
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