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 7224149 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 60516418 epoch_slot_no: 295618 block_no: 7223972 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 30842 time: 2022-05-09 07:51:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d4b923cfe8cbf0c8113cbd82d9b31a9358821a1872ce50f24be8e8d6ad01cdcBlock Operator
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