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 7198168 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59969685 epoch_slot_no: 180885 block_no: 7197991 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 86855 time: 2022-05-02 23:59:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b27869c1e5d34f6b74407c1911523f9fd0beca607b301f070e6774cd883214dBlock Operator
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