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 7221883 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 60469721 epoch_slot_no: 248921 block_no: 7221706 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 72523 time: 2022-05-08 18:53:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65dde2d89b5bcdc620589271b9dabf998594b341b6ce4967db2aac46269a5273Block Operator
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