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 7193720 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59876911 epoch_slot_no: 88111 block_no: 7193543 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 86817 time: 2022-05-01 22:13:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x554f384e064ec86e3886c72f06a7f02d3c68c54e2d65cf7d6dfd0b1f80cb21c8Block Operator
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