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 7198123 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 59968579 epoch_slot_no: 179779 block_no: 7197946 slot_leader_id: 4955934 size: 31230 time: 2022-05-02 23:41:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee293587a80988328e4302aa99fed64677f5029f9be1cabb438877541f3d1640Block Operator
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