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 7222336 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60479255 epoch_slot_no: 258455 block_no: 7222159 slot_leader_id: 4709368 size: 88865 time: 2022-05-08 21:32:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c54b1b7a4b2d401bb31ffd806ba6de1583e5aaf629bfe65ecfb83daedc35e6aBlock Operator
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