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 7219678 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 60423589 epoch_slot_no: 202789 block_no: 7219501 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 25429 time: 2022-05-08 06:04:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb33d313ff56ce1d5c20e01cf2376ea849cfc73d560e5f9f57dbbd01924bf5109Block Operator
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