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 7217957 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60388372 epoch_slot_no: 167572 block_no: 7217780 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 87960 time: 2022-05-07 20:17:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d91c515fab60203e8e3df2734ded652d0157cc83a33409791f6eabcca615bb3Block Operator
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