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 7192648 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59853890 epoch_slot_no: 65090 block_no: 7192471 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 67741 time: 2022-05-01 15:49:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x676b963aa4c2ced46ff528eddcec2c8b68ab8a616412dc9f645c3805fcfa767bBlock Operator
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