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 7196676 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 59938903 epoch_slot_no: 150103 block_no: 7196499 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 17002 time: 2022-05-02 15:26:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d417e88ca07ab923885ed807223a7a5ceaab13e07648dd7d8e5880821029413Block Operator
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