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 7197189 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 59949028 epoch_slot_no: 160228 block_no: 7197012 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 85966 time: 2022-05-02 18:15:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26952e18f9b59cda42f17ab8a414ec67eb0e4d9ee405d25a885621199e745e0dBlock Operator
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