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 7197143 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59947862 epoch_slot_no: 159062 block_no: 7196966 slot_leader_id: 4630714 size: 43053 time: 2022-05-02 17:55:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19fb38f961a4a50bd8cb19879478a5d6f78363e2708cbab0776b328805b26ee7Block Operator
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