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 7216311 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 60353494 epoch_slot_no: 132694 block_no: 7216134 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 49576 time: 2022-05-07 10:36:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae7b63cf324e64c9e48b8d4b92f6f0adccc41ed157bea1cd592e4d91dd39c4a8Block Operator
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