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 7197498 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 59955172 epoch_slot_no: 166372 block_no: 7197321 slot_leader_id: 6877023 size: 88760 time: 2022-05-02 19:57:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105b0ae9be99bc4657978a6ba87d070ff90728698d124f156dc918961d086fb0Block Operator
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