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 7193126 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59864678 epoch_slot_no: 75878 block_no: 7192949 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 88538 time: 2022-05-01 18:49:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb26dbcec4e574d93767fc6482e682f7f25f2b12b78d3c94cf77825049e2d3840Block Operator
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