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 7218623 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 60401518 epoch_slot_no: 180718 block_no: 7218446 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 47928 time: 2022-05-07 23:56:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x604289ebc34c5fced0c7361c731b4fbc0be39d3fe63902b4b25f832845c53afbBlock Operator
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