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 7221711 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60466279 epoch_slot_no: 245479 block_no: 7221534 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 88708 time: 2022-05-08 17:56:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c43f6a164c79e34c4af000a1a991fdb1c59af4c9f4d0110d20290705fb76a4fBlock Operator
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