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 7199222 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 59991442 epoch_slot_no: 202642 block_no: 7199045 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 34367 time: 2022-05-03 06:02:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x162d60abb0363ce98c887738cd2df15da464b46a8a8db14b9f7832aa74437bbaBlock Operator
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