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 7196371 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59932263 epoch_slot_no: 143463 block_no: 7196194 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 88783 time: 2022-05-02 13:35:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48ae793c5c48d2c46cf21889be6bb2e7303bd23795c394472fd5bf0bc9c784bbBlock Operator
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