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 7178281 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59548235 epoch_slot_no: 191435 block_no: 7178104 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 88332 time: 2022-04-28 02:55:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2f0ffef819818222be783dc1dd27bc0ad6276240a1f1c7216d4c4d6fa13c247Block Operator
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