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 7218665 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60402331 epoch_slot_no: 181531 block_no: 7218488 slot_leader_id: 7218665 size: 85057 time: 2022-05-08 00:10:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4df33564e07c4d9e7a9ecf5be0296d499883b2b832f5e72e3d36665b84ada92aBlock Operator
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