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 7189903 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 59796629 epoch_slot_no: 7829 block_no: 7189726 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 81972 time: 2022-04-30 23:55:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef40b427a8298404dd5dcb2c36db49e415e6c0725d33e7b860e49b3115fb99cfBlock Operator
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