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 7196392 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 59932656 epoch_slot_no: 143856 block_no: 7196215 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 39247 time: 2022-05-02 13:42:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd87e6f064b02f220501d87e3e235642624b96b5536d95ee8d850bebd5dde82Block Operator
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