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 7218679 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60402604 epoch_slot_no: 181804 block_no: 7218502 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 86895 time: 2022-05-08 00:14:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8de26162e6c6328d4e33999e84d8df85de69753e2e9a563ef5408f8fa412280Block Operator
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