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 7178221 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59546487 epoch_slot_no: 189687 block_no: 7178044 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 87648 time: 2022-04-28 02:26:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x542e7970f4f2280510e75ba30e1bab0ac14097a01beb801bafadc9347315527bBlock Operator
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