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 7194075 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 59884424 epoch_slot_no: 95624 block_no: 7193898 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 83616 time: 2022-05-02 00:18:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x391a45f417d55bd80ab70c021a16a387601781ee5f1123a7211d78d7e898c59fBlock Operator
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