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 7188191 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59759764 epoch_slot_no: 402964 block_no: 7188014 slot_leader_id: 4598725 size: 87016 time: 2022-04-30 13:40:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd00660ced437eae6f69fc213a782870da443ebb0865dc991e6d68bd85281af54Block Operator
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