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 7226640 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 60567744 epoch_slot_no: 346944 block_no: 7226463 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 84836 time: 2022-05-09 22:07:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4689c2d083c8d47f863e7138d93949351034fec51c7c5e048616925a5279e0aeBlock Operator
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