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 7226686 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60568723 epoch_slot_no: 347923 block_no: 7226509 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 86050 time: 2022-05-09 22:23:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eaf2b2bf4b4447361f2cbb13b6af99b95057a9bef26128fadb84e6317b68a22Block Operator
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