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 7227376 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 60582518 epoch_slot_no: 361718 block_no: 7227199 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 24454 time: 2022-05-10 02:13:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03cefcb969a5bc899474291691c299d529e9057acfc94c5f0774303ddcd1da5fBlock Operator
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