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 7226874 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 60572457 epoch_slot_no: 351657 block_no: 7226697 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 58312 time: 2022-05-09 23:25:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a8909afcac30b33ad15378e52c02e472dec02c76bdcb914a6e657bfc67fdf9fBlock Operator
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