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 7191516 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59829746 epoch_slot_no: 40946 block_no: 7191339 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 80522 time: 2022-05-01 09:07:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaa23de1e16ef9cd7c8efe4548665c279f0b70612bdb90bfbf7c5311a195e8eeBlock Operator
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