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 7192863 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 59858766 epoch_slot_no: 69966 block_no: 7192686 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 88638 time: 2022-05-01 17:10:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a3b65e06ea1e09e34f4aca1a8840f127509d20ae9c3c604596036a4941baabaBlock Operator
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