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 7198571 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59977967 epoch_slot_no: 189167 block_no: 7198394 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 72942 time: 2022-05-03 02:17:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x398c0af22b9c1c61f50065e0cc7b9215f17f69a3bd5c50bd8610f29bbcd01f2eBlock Operator
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