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 7217317 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60374628 epoch_slot_no: 153828 block_no: 7217140 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 88837 time: 2022-05-07 16:28:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef8a645852a34cf9f3e1e622f687b19bfc4085a0c79d5cbdb5d82730d0b47d03Block Operator
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