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 7197149 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59948014 epoch_slot_no: 159214 block_no: 7196972 slot_leader_id: 5386302 size: 87642 time: 2022-05-02 17:58:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b776c0f5b2c3d93d227e9af642b65067a2d0d596fc84be7f5db12569d84544bBlock Operator
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