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 7197210 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59949386 epoch_slot_no: 160586 block_no: 7197033 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 88714 time: 2022-05-02 18:21:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x305c8d8ade0882dbbad3228e60af7fe85c42c6df98c4070f49b07cc2f44ceefcBlock Operator
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