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 7221944 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 60470844 epoch_slot_no: 250044 block_no: 7221767 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 69335 time: 2022-05-08 19:12:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02746cb7cbc061e6ff3b1e66b02a37f8c03d5a36257e9b383e3bd373a2cf2245Block Operator
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