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 7189689 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59792452 epoch_slot_no: 3652 block_no: 7189512 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 77731 time: 2022-04-30 22:45:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0035f443309ab323dc66d88f308be6f7e59a641ba7e25f32363522323791540Block Operator
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