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 7218263 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 60394739 epoch_slot_no: 173939 block_no: 7218086 slot_leader_id: 4555604 size: 79316 time: 2022-05-07 22:03:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7681e7264c717343988fc2a31d451a680ff2e08599025da71f38cddabc56409aBlock Operator
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