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 7178269 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59547839 epoch_slot_no: 191039 block_no: 7178092 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 88470 time: 2022-04-28 02:48:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x328bbd7449377dafa6cfba48a6e3e182ef1d8d8889d0aa9f51440c506e48bfb0Block Operator
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