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 7197717 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 59959697 epoch_slot_no: 170897 block_no: 7197540 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 64844 time: 2022-05-02 21:13:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda7c72943e0c886265fc986d899f13bf04dbf6e0a89608f4c850db30453862e6Block Operator
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