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 7197236 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 59949932 epoch_slot_no: 161132 block_no: 7197059 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 88608 time: 2022-05-02 18:30:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fdb3bf204d4e803b16893b511f735ab1dfed8efe4b4ba158f2a961d22e589f4Block Operator
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