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 7196035 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59924645 epoch_slot_no: 135845 block_no: 7195858 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 88733 time: 2022-05-02 11:28:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfd7383a3942676b7f25b6abd3ddab4cc885a980ac2a6252a4f7173ea4fa63b2Block Operator
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