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 7198868 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 59983769 epoch_slot_no: 194969 block_no: 7198691 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 86256 time: 2022-05-03 03:54:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7a09d589e26c96052178c70f7812b69a90d5824182596ae77b45a736e57a975Block Operator
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