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 7198672 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59979953 epoch_slot_no: 191153 block_no: 7198495 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 72947 time: 2022-05-03 02:50:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e0d433d6b926f3339075e3131c4b445d4cb95e5b7172f4714e56f6c23db6da1Block Operator
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