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 7218240 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60394217 epoch_slot_no: 173417 block_no: 7218063 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 88290 time: 2022-05-07 21:55:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09de09eedba59a7affde502a77aad785357de76ae0fd7603d8100b4c3ae1088cBlock Operator
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