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 7218987 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60409164 epoch_slot_no: 188364 block_no: 7218810 slot_leader_id: 4955934 size: 84825 time: 2022-05-08 02:04:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fcfd8b688bc6d1c400695e3eb2b5064ac98ee3e9d470cda101c3211ca4ec69aBlock Operator
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