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 7218701 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 60403165 epoch_slot_no: 182365 block_no: 7218524 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 88092 time: 2022-05-08 00:24:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9ea38f3331eb82080bb6060cd9cdfe48ed944ffbb7046bf149e1b18b6f0efb2Block Operator
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