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 7197884 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59963586 epoch_slot_no: 174786 block_no: 7197707 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 88882 time: 2022-05-02 22:17:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9efb78df10dba2a011a22d921c9b50144b994b99aeaa908f4387f3a4336998edBlock Operator
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