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 7221604 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60463922 epoch_slot_no: 243122 block_no: 7221427 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 68793 time: 2022-05-08 17:16:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04b41ed2ac1f9c0b5f53b8244c223ab3f6b9602aca9506831710815a46a5ddcaBlock Operator
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