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 7224208 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 60517495 epoch_slot_no: 296695 block_no: 7224031 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 47904 time: 2022-05-09 08:09:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x244d54b25b8398d902cc15745d1ca372f0576e2e6b10a2d9939e97aa04b8b273Block Operator
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