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 7221394 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 60459831 epoch_slot_no: 239031 block_no: 7221217 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 33911 time: 2022-05-08 16:08:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5f9bd4476905d81bc17df61ac463b5c368e8ee698f60d7a43c78c4ca9b7197aBlock Operator
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