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 7227442 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 60583784 epoch_slot_no: 362984 block_no: 7227265 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 83872 time: 2022-05-10 02:34:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13f9634919258aa7faed9fd6654295c963ed8e30274548334f6e6f2db15f0418Block Operator
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