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 7198731 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59981218 epoch_slot_no: 192418 block_no: 7198554 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 85546 time: 2022-05-03 03:11:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b50f513fe03266d469536e127832d6cfd5bd662bd23cce3d3cb682f9b953d6aBlock Operator
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