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 7198162 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 59969588 epoch_slot_no: 180788 block_no: 7197985 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 70569 time: 2022-05-02 23:57:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8688e44870aac2d6e0ddaced8f0b0d3bde5f3e62468da87b6df7141d17e3a8eBlock Operator
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