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 7190026 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59799337 epoch_slot_no: 10537 block_no: 7189849 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 80228 time: 2022-05-01 00:40:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x217a7730a5a4ebf701d47d9fa477978b9d79ae2b28bb4fbde57b2c98c0e4e399Block Operator
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