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 7193760 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 59877816 epoch_slot_no: 89016 block_no: 7193583 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 87705 time: 2022-05-01 22:28:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6f1e842149ab922f9acb7912869a07d9af107887d2ee561b535adddfa6d14dcBlock Operator
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