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 7193252 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 59867289 epoch_slot_no: 78489 block_no: 7193075 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 85387 time: 2022-05-01 19:33:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0427f9b8db578cf4d2b8df3acf04ee3ae3a2ca4961e7a79c83f02c312644a49bBlock Operator
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