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 7199903 Details
Epoch: 336 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 60005434 epoch_slot_no: 216634 block_no: 7199726 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 54097 time: 2022-05-03 09:55:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2224ea7b0ab9b0648bbf96f3a782e812daf596f991c6771bd49d572b508de2dBlock Operator
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