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 7216317 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60353656 epoch_slot_no: 132856 block_no: 7216140 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 82405 time: 2022-05-07 10:39:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0472825653db6bbc84fe5b78132d346564a8ddbdb9e874e65c42dd304132965cBlock Operator
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