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 7189196 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59781317 epoch_slot_no: 424517 block_no: 7189019 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 86469 time: 2022-04-30 19:40:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x482629b24f2ad0f889f7ac41a30c13d269a0daebd57221833b8d3353fc3f1cdbBlock Operator
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