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 7189009 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59777017 epoch_slot_no: 420217 block_no: 7188832 slot_leader_id: 6489525 size: 88720 time: 2022-04-30 18:28:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5929ca75edce938c4561953b308b1cf88ac47875ada33a39040b88727ec29a2bBlock Operator
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