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 7197997 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59966004 epoch_slot_no: 177204 block_no: 7197820 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 86812 time: 2022-05-02 22:58:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a879f99536ef1b4e363c02e8af32165adbe3a1dcd70bf6b0e226cc7a74970e6Block Operator
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