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 7224680 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 60527095 epoch_slot_no: 306295 block_no: 7224503 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 87692 time: 2022-05-09 10:49:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbb7d7334dd6cfcf74ffee16db5e4677c10043116ee53d620f564cfb16f710d1Block Operator
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