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 7190207 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59802964 epoch_slot_no: 14164 block_no: 7190030 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 68518 time: 2022-05-01 01:40:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf74aed029ba1de347736d9ce4808d37b39f45efcbf0e5df2a5a3868e021cb99aBlock Operator
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