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 7218617 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60401424 epoch_slot_no: 180624 block_no: 7218440 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 54442 time: 2022-05-07 23:55:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bae0791dd27925fd43e71868ba16ffc10f968f738b55de9b2f099fbb5f7b420Block Operator
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