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 7216276 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60352844 epoch_slot_no: 132044 block_no: 7216099 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 57182 time: 2022-05-07 10:25:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a6ad725850a87526c30344493a9d8544d9854532005c81718f214e03b9fc4ffBlock Operator
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