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 7198122 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59968551 epoch_slot_no: 179751 block_no: 7197945 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 66056 time: 2022-05-02 23:40:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9485398c0fb106726f7903f0223f9e944f7e5d1daa144c28ffce8e419d3e87c1Block Operator
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