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 7216679 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 60360992 epoch_slot_no: 140192 block_no: 7216502 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 67680 time: 2022-05-07 12:41:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b6c64d16b9f773976bd0dad7eb2ccfc9269db1f1eec91ffd964ecf7c978e2f7Block Operator
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