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 7198533 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 59977308 epoch_slot_no: 188508 block_no: 7198356 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 36568 time: 2022-05-03 02:06:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x287063e59de789560fa147517528d483348941e2142aafb8705476f2fa9a97f5Block Operator
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