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 7189497 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 59788376 epoch_slot_no: 431576 block_no: 7189320 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 84817 time: 2022-04-30 21:37:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e17fe59f1f66a38e9e7080c8d4cfca49140372fad26f61b1abca177d9cfed7Block Operator
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