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 7189205 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59781533 epoch_slot_no: 424733 block_no: 7189028 slot_leader_id: 7110818 size: 88036 time: 2022-04-30 19:43:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72974792f0e9ce9f9ddd96133dc51ea4ab1d0d702ac8c369866dc45026362e9fBlock Operator
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