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 7178288 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59548395 epoch_slot_no: 191595 block_no: 7178111 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 81660 time: 2022-04-28 02:58:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x281420d21bd2d007f8bbcd0aee3c7210811b2f335f1f8a2d16ba61d86a318e5aBlock Operator
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