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 7217603 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 60381009 epoch_slot_no: 160209 block_no: 7217426 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 82333 time: 2022-05-07 18:15:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bf3d3974ea811dcd1a044b9f17d24154ac48d64837e9dd1806029a0213f0165Block Operator
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