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 7189898 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59796533 epoch_slot_no: 7733 block_no: 7189721 slot_leader_id: 4562160 size: 88532 time: 2022-04-30 23:53:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cb4bad55844194bd49d33f59ecfde67ef3b0657213523e5ac317ae2a75c44dcBlock Operator
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