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 7218208 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60393472 epoch_slot_no: 172672 block_no: 7218031 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 88327 time: 2022-05-07 21:42:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d3e89b65a3e6d5650274fa40eb5468947fc1b71cd50aa8e805e162f58c5f35fBlock Operator
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