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 7196441 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 59933783 epoch_slot_no: 144983 block_no: 7196264 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 88606 time: 2022-05-02 14:01:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7307f6008e4becd993759835927e198866b6290361f8b1a7b9ac25407625b2c4Block Operator
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