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 7191975 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59839888 epoch_slot_no: 51088 block_no: 7191798 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 88893 time: 2022-05-01 11:56:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f5e8ff8f639d0c0ab1f0e974074b75ba3221ad62f3bbe0a0e070eda9f451c8Block Operator
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