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 7221534 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 60462490 epoch_slot_no: 241690 block_no: 7221357 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 54341 time: 2022-05-08 16:53:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x009b281e6e36b3aec3f974ea4f61d2830d03d4aa8d3a867a01907185405e95b6Block Operator
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