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 7195290 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59908811 epoch_slot_no: 120011 block_no: 7195113 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 71791 time: 2022-05-02 07:05:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x685912c033aecf99c34fc95c89759b82485f657eb2a7d467db4d911cba23a3adBlock Operator
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