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 7226770 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 60570208 epoch_slot_no: 349408 block_no: 7226593 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 63950 time: 2022-05-09 22:48:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63af6549e6902d42c95317f6171a0496c0482339dc3d1fabf56dd3fe8b89bceeBlock Operator
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