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 7216668 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 60360798 epoch_slot_no: 139998 block_no: 7216491 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 88034 time: 2022-05-07 12:38:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeac06f7fce4e5deef9ff4dbd1f705bc47741f43e0e635fcd920d91bbd2dbfc2aBlock Operator
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