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 7217552 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 60379797 epoch_slot_no: 158997 block_no: 7217375 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 86094 time: 2022-05-07 17:54:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44e822d5a5ed4c8ee4bd11d8b50329bd6f123d6c617af888f07062be1689e10dBlock Operator
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