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 7195389 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59910936 epoch_slot_no: 122136 block_no: 7195212 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 55475 time: 2022-05-02 07:40:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36b8fd3478f0ab3b4cf702a48740073e3689f86d49f0ed710cfc0510dc2c7b10Block Operator
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