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 7227177 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 60578591 epoch_slot_no: 357791 block_no: 7227000 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 88100 time: 2022-05-10 01:08:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x860e4369259eacae6b713db3e7d2745012cf06cc159acb0e37432de886eb6bccBlock Operator
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