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 7198438 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 59975792 epoch_slot_no: 186992 block_no: 7198261 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 23976 time: 2022-05-03 01:41:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5edbd050e208e82e7014fc9a650d078c730af0dbd8f7bb574267144eb5c7e28aBlock Operator
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