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 7218708 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 60403257 epoch_slot_no: 182457 block_no: 7218531 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 8123 time: 2022-05-08 00:25:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b50235da3ebc164d49055973a1d57de8a03fe8052440747359a53b4576ff19cBlock Operator
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