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 7197433 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59954002 epoch_slot_no: 165202 block_no: 7197256 slot_leader_id: 6947244 size: 84781 time: 2022-05-02 19:38:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x997466d31efed6ed71bf2864dbd845372494a8270cfe3d6bbdd2dba0645577e1Block Operator
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