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 7191374 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 59826990 epoch_slot_no: 38190 block_no: 7191197 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 3263 time: 2022-05-01 08:21:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfa68e3d7ea92ff6c9fc66fe340ebe6c2739a970a1b99c0f75e716d6350d75f9Block Operator
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