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 7229757 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 60630946 epoch_slot_no: 410146 block_no: 7229580 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 84334 time: 2022-05-10 15:40:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79e782885a539fee7166e5e84e0bbc6d88accf2d62eb76aca522ee9c02e0a6afBlock Operator
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