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 7225825 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 60551066 epoch_slot_no: 330266 block_no: 7225648 slot_leader_id: 4558946 size: 36406 time: 2022-05-09 17:29:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdc6ba5d808831de626947d6529c433226e918acc094c6b7048df74cda9a7a8aBlock Operator
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