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 7192422 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59849316 epoch_slot_no: 60516 block_no: 7192245 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 85092 time: 2022-05-01 14:33:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61e9089168410b6f52a4565c63c31df935288d9e0b2945f3817574818bb10521Block Operator
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