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 7224841 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 60530438 epoch_slot_no: 309638 block_no: 7224664 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 87714 time: 2022-05-09 11:45:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x461bd46abecef73758593a3043c3d505580ddc53fe44ebeefec1ad7f70eb1c76Block Operator
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