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 7226173 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60557711 epoch_slot_no: 336911 block_no: 7225996 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 75847 time: 2022-05-09 19:20:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79d75e86e9b9d10d1bf94aa0df82d8f0dbe42dba0af2a12d8f19220c65b6e2b2Block Operator
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