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 7220391 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 60438659 epoch_slot_no: 217859 block_no: 7220214 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 17845 time: 2022-05-08 10:15:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x190ce297461d27b8e985bca5be4ff83a3dfc10ae55b26de5fe00859a129e4a44Block Operator
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