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 7226235 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 60559215 epoch_slot_no: 338415 block_no: 7226058 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 88863 time: 2022-05-09 19:45:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b23baa20d53f51b2fb2d7b906cf2ed9369d8b2ef28d8a202d873a9e18a30537Block Operator
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