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 7226081 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 60556011 epoch_slot_no: 335211 block_no: 7225904 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 8706 time: 2022-05-09 18:51:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30ecf5f66930875a80543cca47f530bbfe8ecfab94faab95d4092ff6c30fb41bBlock Operator
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