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 7191141 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 59822178 epoch_slot_no: 33378 block_no: 7190964 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 88639 time: 2022-05-01 07:01:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x688b91a759dda892d37e47ff1a7f410968e0158382145af0a59a27acb88f0182Block Operator
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