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 7221276 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 60457125 epoch_slot_no: 236325 block_no: 7221099 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 88387 time: 2022-05-08 15:23:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dd87531b0617428518a763b1a02edb48cefd8f6a54827d2dd130cf04d80f884Block Operator
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