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 7199567 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59998304 epoch_slot_no: 209504 block_no: 7199390 slot_leader_id: 6573795 size: 83827 time: 2022-05-03 07:56:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x928e7008a4abc806859638fe33cbfa6216b8c6c3c934eb3c16299dd37cc72828Block Operator
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