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 7192225 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59845061 epoch_slot_no: 56261 block_no: 7192048 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 80669 time: 2022-05-01 13:22:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dbccf064a3216438144acc23b1a88fb8f673b48c19ee227ff9aaecb5fa9f330Block Operator
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