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 7196148 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 59927361 epoch_slot_no: 138561 block_no: 7195971 slot_leader_id: 5386574 size: 873 time: 2022-05-02 12:14:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab35204a336e6116ffd20505cdd0e2d90336ab17a51845420c3078ccf75d2f6Block Operator
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