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 7217713 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 60383141 epoch_slot_no: 162341 block_no: 7217536 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 88532 time: 2022-05-07 18:50:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b220d675054cabf43ce37d9654a6cfeabad4976fc246a320ada06bf9fdbc926Block Operator
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