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 7220605 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 60443230 epoch_slot_no: 222430 block_no: 7220428 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 11595 time: 2022-05-08 11:32:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf908e2068fa4fb1ccb98811a4a947092a36cf6628adc900fa2a41a7979a6d108Block Operator
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