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 7218326 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60395847 epoch_slot_no: 175047 block_no: 7218149 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 86016 time: 2022-05-07 22:22:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0af65c8bbc6f8ae3bcabfc7d88d46749de23632737454253a8ea06d65413dc05Block Operator
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