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 7218224 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 60393978 epoch_slot_no: 173178 block_no: 7218047 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 82088 time: 2022-05-07 21:51:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ab23b9968dde43cc80a1aedb5941be11d5d2fd438ce06c46e786ac287a5daa2Block Operator
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