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 7193554 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 59873473 epoch_slot_no: 84673 block_no: 7193377 slot_leader_id: 6719142 size: 88779 time: 2022-05-01 21:16:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc03b17b601e0ac98637ca30a208df20fed6492112def88fd531017784669a47aBlock Operator
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