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 7191462 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59828709 epoch_slot_no: 39909 block_no: 7191285 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 88349 time: 2022-05-01 08:50:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebccdf48232db00bab933f1e9d5ca5f052cb59f6fc49e22c1a8e676f09a08447Block Operator
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