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 7218012 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 60389568 epoch_slot_no: 168768 block_no: 7217835 slot_leader_id: 6972675 size: 84865 time: 2022-05-07 20:37:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ab94021357e2879a10efa5104d79efe2e59eda236bc85ee33984360317b3efbBlock Operator
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