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 7190760 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 59814262 epoch_slot_no: 25462 block_no: 7190583 slot_leader_id: 5110695 size: 58485 time: 2022-05-01 04:49:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x711ad9197ed17886ccc6c94cd3fb7bada86b18413f5f3e3b2dbbfc34a5d06afcBlock Operator
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