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 7194011 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59882661 epoch_slot_no: 93861 block_no: 7193834 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 84281 time: 2022-05-01 23:49:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494d79ee2d7960ce153e6e70646811c6a8be3730fede613e7a6c2db8ea0d9943Block Operator
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