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 7218214 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 60393578 epoch_slot_no: 172778 block_no: 7218037 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 88974 time: 2022-05-07 21:44:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc0360ed3026cb6d60d3c1e06d7f454350ec69f65208242030a49579c07fc8efBlock Operator
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