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 7194735 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59897248 epoch_slot_no: 108448 block_no: 7194558 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 76535 time: 2022-05-02 03:52:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa35a617f6179ef4cd3f618f15e1f35fc6dd65cd620ef77b54cecab12be1580c3Block Operator
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