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 7189289 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59783194 epoch_slot_no: 426394 block_no: 7189112 slot_leader_id: 4695943 size: 88300 time: 2022-04-30 20:11:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d69c81db50d76d58fcdd4186eab93379a24b28b487351892f567289f0e06e6bBlock Operator
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