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 7199449 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 59995927 epoch_slot_no: 207127 block_no: 7199272 slot_leader_id: 4735785 size: 39283 time: 2022-05-03 07:16:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x442d0732c66d01556e0dbbabb0ce302ed0ddfb4ce9ea726b71a25da14a238e1fBlock Operator
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