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 7193171 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59865501 epoch_slot_no: 76701 block_no: 7192994 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 88435 time: 2022-05-01 19:03:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe05555ade4339f458abf3d168beed2a2c06136d1e62d273daf8f106019c4066cBlock Operator
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