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 7224781 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 60529114 epoch_slot_no: 308314 block_no: 7224604 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 58136 time: 2022-05-09 11:23:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa980df3ef9ebf8ea398b0dbbfbae46d3483c81369b8574ce50147852be274c94Block Operator
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