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 7218469 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 60398445 epoch_slot_no: 177645 block_no: 7218292 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 40594 time: 2022-05-07 23:05:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5f299e54cfb3817339b7b83ff971c16ec619b46e91bfbdb3b66a3da5d840af2Block Operator
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