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 7223265 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 60498494 epoch_slot_no: 277694 block_no: 7223088 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 86857 time: 2022-05-09 02:53:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1adb0bdc3f1ff2d8988621926db6d9da9f459b831f98f4be505c650440981f7bBlock Operator
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