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 7192492 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59850866 epoch_slot_no: 62066 block_no: 7192315 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 83286 time: 2022-05-01 14:59:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb3e50c28a23a63ec3fe6b55d30b87291ddd1245d320015378cef08354cf1cfcBlock Operator
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