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 7192087 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59842171 epoch_slot_no: 53371 block_no: 7191910 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 87400 time: 2022-05-01 12:34:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8538d689428b667a89551dc78a6fad37c4a8a65cc6c1834e06c7c92cd267022Block Operator
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