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 7192499 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59850981 epoch_slot_no: 62181 block_no: 7192322 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 80736 time: 2022-05-01 15:01:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfef48a37a02b34699da0dba51e4b38455da6492197d2689974ff3a2b776db218Block Operator
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