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 7226196 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60558164 epoch_slot_no: 337364 block_no: 7226019 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 84268 time: 2022-05-09 19:27:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37f4e16d63a4fe4ff274e1bd7adb5fe38de653a507f456e870042b943b2dd95cBlock Operator
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