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 7229144 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 60618274 epoch_slot_no: 397474 block_no: 7228967 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 42755 time: 2022-05-10 12:09:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x160815067184373a92e2bbccb59c454586470f4b99c7e096b27f6332828214ccBlock Operator
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