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 7227340 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 60581977 epoch_slot_no: 361177 block_no: 7227163 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 47958 time: 2022-05-10 02:04:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2344f8aaac183fd1f10d75362a141a77e3c65c6263ec6c7556c72c469bfcec54Block Operator
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