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 7199641 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 60000067 epoch_slot_no: 211267 block_no: 7199464 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 88666 time: 2022-05-03 08:25:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x474b92b2e1495304ce0e48583e18eff34a2b813a60c2ba07f995f4c26234f74fBlock Operator
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