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 7196715 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 59939817 epoch_slot_no: 151017 block_no: 7196538 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 49480 time: 2022-05-02 15:41:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x264cbc1711a2eb5b3314e1b4c6d7a601df8a4c281a2ecf993dc9a4d307dc101eBlock Operator
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