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 7216543 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 60358360 epoch_slot_no: 137560 block_no: 7216366 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 76219 time: 2022-05-07 11:57:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bcb9b86bf79c71d2ee85682a87033294cdc7f8fda22a50387e2b903426b8f23Block Operator
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