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 7178209 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59546182 epoch_slot_no: 189382 block_no: 7178032 slot_leader_id: 5751624 size: 82806 time: 2022-04-28 02:21:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9af68ea74956e1e62dfb36274f674d58c1f17e80181b5e05e422ab376e8ce44cBlock Operator
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