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 7222720 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 60487114 epoch_slot_no: 266314 block_no: 7222543 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 85184 time: 2022-05-08 23:43:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbed93260a619adff44a72d4f7c8b3d7a928c0c51419ecd7d99481c2212aa32cBlock Operator
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