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 7178208 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59546173 epoch_slot_no: 189373 block_no: 7178031 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 64963 time: 2022-04-28 02:21:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe961e88c8ba32227d600a28047aebd4d65bfbfefd161d9407441aae13b3485edBlock Operator
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