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 7217621 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 60381378 epoch_slot_no: 160578 block_no: 7217444 slot_leader_id: 7046618 size: 86902 time: 2022-05-07 18:21:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3761f2def5a2704f5ee8dba76ff555335fc6adfc9a8507bf3685057d5fffe4b5Block Operator
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