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 7218011 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 60389550 epoch_slot_no: 168750 block_no: 7217834 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 82548 time: 2022-05-07 20:37:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d78c925e110e91fc674c79cf01c04b680707678bc0a5a876139954de4e890f1Block Operator
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