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 7216388 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 60355025 epoch_slot_no: 134225 block_no: 7216211 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 15804 time: 2022-05-07 11:01:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76215f755ac5ed6c188d82ed591aee47a11b56fe7baf865c32af3294c7e49a7bBlock Operator
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