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 7193390 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 59870198 epoch_slot_no: 81398 block_no: 7193213 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 88738 time: 2022-05-01 20:21:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1f331d3a3d62d8c2c1d590b44dcdf4382ee7ec89e81336c80c2b2972fa45058Block Operator
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