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 7224563 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 60525092 epoch_slot_no: 304292 block_no: 7224386 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 86402 time: 2022-05-09 10:16:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff46a87263831ea0272e519c8458f781619ff2768b3c697624dff8929ac95b45Block Operator
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