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 7218035 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 60390057 epoch_slot_no: 169257 block_no: 7217858 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 83867 time: 2022-05-07 20:45:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97505e380141966f8bf09ab37b31b73ad4df3dcff3da62e6ccf46cd4dc78415dBlock Operator
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