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 7178043 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59542809 epoch_slot_no: 186009 block_no: 7177866 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 88575 time: 2022-04-28 01:25:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x650591d917891e511781a808df11b4f7304f8ed4cf4099dd275a259ea3c814fcBlock Operator
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