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 7194889 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 59899870 epoch_slot_no: 111070 block_no: 7194712 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 18729 time: 2022-05-02 04:36:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21f20582ecc35557085b7ab0706f8348c4dad4f1d14c8c879a85b11fd106886cBlock Operator
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