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 7222580 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 60483960 epoch_slot_no: 263160 block_no: 7222403 slot_leader_id: 6344606 size: 35398 time: 2022-05-08 22:50:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68864d147518c5aeae3be64d3699cf7e9f67882ea2fd4f96c9aae8719f31e75dBlock Operator
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