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 7198989 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59986525 epoch_slot_no: 197725 block_no: 7198812 slot_leader_id: 7046439 size: 88890 time: 2022-05-03 04:40:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8035b63bcf0ece8a04708774d4ec61e40ce5145d0cc1697d28c1a078e481acd1Block Operator
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