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 7220387 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 60438600 epoch_slot_no: 217800 block_no: 7220210 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 10811 time: 2022-05-08 10:14:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52c1717cb9682c5e4c59cd7011c22a1478abd2fd64f98d37eb5731f6603d1473Block Operator
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