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 7192289 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 59846307 epoch_slot_no: 57507 block_no: 7192112 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 86926 time: 2022-05-01 13:43:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12f87391c94fdb241afd41a9a8b32f94a68af741dc2da69d782819e1f5f01babBlock Operator
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