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 7197405 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 59953437 epoch_slot_no: 164637 block_no: 7197228 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 86096 time: 2022-05-02 19:28:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa22f5de73bc02b4958a7343da8acc31b34a7ff220cea3aa0a6b9011402bb97cBlock Operator
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