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 7195276 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59908544 epoch_slot_no: 119744 block_no: 7195099 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 88596 time: 2022-05-02 07:00:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x427a25f9057efd361f4c9199f0c8cee4b5b62624b5bedc56373fb776cdd27438Block Operator
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