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 7198468 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59976282 epoch_slot_no: 187482 block_no: 7198291 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 41067 time: 2022-05-03 01:49:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32a71c9b10925ffa815dce10c7420abb0a1e07a4ee0f5ca343021acd7899cf0bBlock Operator
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