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 7223143 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60495934 epoch_slot_no: 275134 block_no: 7222966 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 42350 time: 2022-05-09 02:10:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8900c459364f15af2018ffc55051d9966fccbc66f9c0892012d7d0f6b785af8bBlock Operator
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