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 7198494 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 59976719 epoch_slot_no: 187919 block_no: 7198317 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 82286 time: 2022-05-03 01:56:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d5b812358a6f14ceb8c9043a0fa674570ab3b006fe2052f7ab8b0c6bfb7430Block Operator
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