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 7198263 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59971704 epoch_slot_no: 182904 block_no: 7198086 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 61123 time: 2022-05-03 00:33:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e6e1799fd5979baf44f20405035c24c0cc4cf7e03d766d478bff5241134452cBlock Operator
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