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 7217063 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 60369164 epoch_slot_no: 148364 block_no: 7216886 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 85977 time: 2022-05-07 14:57:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f14c894499729c6a960f8bad7cc9b30a7e244fef225a7ec99e70121c8622b98Block Operator
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