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 7218784 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 60404956 epoch_slot_no: 184156 block_no: 7218607 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 86929 time: 2022-05-08 00:54:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d9353aff79c767e27700c3f8c57a5baacb934ddf98df66ed1153484872bb19Block Operator
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