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 7196816 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 59941779 epoch_slot_no: 152979 block_no: 7196639 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 29177 time: 2022-05-02 16:14:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a7dc797cf1709db227abed7fd0a41140efeda1d0e2d86271fa598f8415141faBlock Operator
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