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 7228481 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 60604779 epoch_slot_no: 383979 block_no: 7228304 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 84731 time: 2022-05-10 08:24:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdae793eff983ccfcfc496b1c765f2ed90dbd2cfc5e6a9b9c56132b7f57fff0ebBlock Operator
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