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 7195685 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59917545 epoch_slot_no: 128745 block_no: 7195508 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 62422 time: 2022-05-02 09:30:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaedc3c14b6833ccc4e4bf294ef7b6108b2fc1e22e6a7afe1278d6b20401ce777Block Operator
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