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 7221145 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 60454610 epoch_slot_no: 233810 block_no: 7220968 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 76298 time: 2022-05-08 14:41:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c8f6815d9f6b2ea2de28f5a7146136c38c8ce60801484cdc4a45c2195351451Block Operator
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