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 7197838 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59962596 epoch_slot_no: 173796 block_no: 7197661 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 88050 time: 2022-05-02 22:01:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a927592791e0f713c8f8ad82f15f21916d4de559c549ab975ffc79251686efcBlock Operator
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