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 7223716 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 60507884 epoch_slot_no: 287084 block_no: 7223539 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 79209 time: 2022-05-09 05:29:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864dbfe677524a29ce0b5a1da8382692711671a3e7bd1bf154740c3bb0079f12Block Operator
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