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 7229853 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 60633034 epoch_slot_no: 412234 block_no: 7229676 slot_leader_id: 5046987 size: 88653 time: 2022-05-10 16:15:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89fcd0e0ac75777abd477ceab1e166b152f4d7631102a5d9a91128c775291a20Block Operator
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