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 7226458 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 60564431 epoch_slot_no: 343631 block_no: 7226281 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 83607 time: 2022-05-09 21:12:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bd12af51612ba8c9d413f2d1cac4b240637c45f38b9caf15c8945e1c549b199Block Operator
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