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 7217086 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60369627 epoch_slot_no: 148827 block_no: 7216909 slot_leader_id: 4592345 size: 86617 time: 2022-05-07 15:05:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd384251b3bfe90995264d9e411f4b0caa4d3af3d849988a4a493492da0ecdfc1Block Operator
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