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 7225806 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60550610 epoch_slot_no: 329810 block_no: 7225629 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 86999 time: 2022-05-09 17:21:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dfcf4302aca3fa2b997c6b2f20a2c45524a54784691eb740307645120d73062Block Operator
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