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 7221844 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 60468897 epoch_slot_no: 248097 block_no: 7221667 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 60254 time: 2022-05-08 18:39:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x697b8dbe44fbe4590c54a3e1d72a6470efc580780a43c31abc2cef8f55274b5bBlock Operator
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