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 7224502 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 60523667 epoch_slot_no: 302867 block_no: 7224325 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 17954 time: 2022-05-09 09:52:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e60f46c8fdde3212fc3a88dd9af2e1a9f25290cdc37441b7beb18a8bdc9c83aBlock Operator
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