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 7220223 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 60435167 epoch_slot_no: 214367 block_no: 7220046 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 40636 time: 2022-05-08 09:17:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x623e58bbf28031f303cb2210340cd440e5e31c8cc6c67fc872c78c41119979b1Block Operator
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