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 7189830 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59795067 epoch_slot_no: 6267 block_no: 7189653 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 88114 time: 2022-04-30 23:29:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb573cba2ac91902aac38057a0b77e77881603bb63ca0c1da87dabd41b0bdbd3Block Operator
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