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 7226438 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 60563765 epoch_slot_no: 342965 block_no: 7226261 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 88406 time: 2022-05-09 21:00:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e79e3624dd64c8e88c54d27ad5ccbd9f1535d35803875823e4e0a1069f2658dBlock Operator
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