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 7192977 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59861353 epoch_slot_no: 72553 block_no: 7192800 slot_leader_id: 4571117 size: 87410 time: 2022-05-01 17:54:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7baa32ef2edda2c1b65e6cd88a2b784c38016acc0af046e3ca91e18ea53f240cBlock Operator
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