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 7216654 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 60360494 epoch_slot_no: 139694 block_no: 7216477 slot_leader_id: 6985893 size: 49170 time: 2022-05-07 12:33:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x259def33a8ec0cb65a8bc6c44b83d3141a6c1519519b83514e4ff39f1668c73fBlock Operator
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