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 7195628 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 59916213 epoch_slot_no: 127413 block_no: 7195451 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 87906 time: 2022-05-02 09:08:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11efc2bd7a65b2eb6b2037a6dd5f2d5a1c309e550f7693fe456508dd47552c9eBlock Operator
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