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 7198409 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59975039 epoch_slot_no: 186239 block_no: 7198232 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 41462 time: 2022-05-03 01:28:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffaba8268e666c230e389edc6571ca888aca8cbd80435497e43339023bfb1c09Block Operator
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