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 7218359 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60396443 epoch_slot_no: 175643 block_no: 7218182 slot_leader_id: 5833303 size: 87431 time: 2022-05-07 22:32:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e935654d28dbd3ab51dd3bfb8937a4222265248af0edcd24486bf188fb7642bBlock Operator
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