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 7196200 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59928626 epoch_slot_no: 139826 block_no: 7196023 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 87633 time: 2022-05-02 12:35:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d54123a2ae9c9692669fe7df6d30929c72099b937a8bfc30a711ed5e35ac73cBlock Operator
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