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 7228977 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 60614648 epoch_slot_no: 393848 block_no: 7228800 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 22230 time: 2022-05-10 11:08:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f3f1ba285123f751171a9b5703f51955798f3885c6dba661e2c9468f58462e0Block Operator
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