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 7196266 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59929960 epoch_slot_no: 141160 block_no: 7196089 slot_leader_id: 5509235 size: 83244 time: 2022-05-02 12:57:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62863469469f401f1a7a56e9e35e4e2472d38e5a2f7f75581762a86952374274Block Operator
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