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 7218407 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 60397531 epoch_slot_no: 176731 block_no: 7218230 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 81570 time: 2022-05-07 22:50:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd960b0cfa06b338ecb38d13837b960cc2cb619d9a09aab19d8f9b2b3751246Block Operator
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