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 7229880 Details
Epoch: 337 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 60633686 epoch_slot_no: 412886 block_no: 7229703 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 88167 time: 2022-05-10 16:26:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0d0a11796b56c312ff99ea06e48b0b57697ebaef778150c7447243b3994c35bBlock Operator
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