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 7198467 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59976279 epoch_slot_no: 187479 block_no: 7198290 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 84805 time: 2022-05-03 01:49:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26c33341ed42c977cbcd61191e4e5779ee881db6824e9885f53868e4860ddd3aBlock Operator
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