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 7223131 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 60495672 epoch_slot_no: 274872 block_no: 7222954 slot_leader_id: 5719920 size: 83238 time: 2022-05-09 02:06:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d16418eba3a5ff44931b707334f0bbcc03a56b774cac3431cf99cac7c1e42a8Block Operator
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