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 7178366 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 59549942 epoch_slot_no: 193142 block_no: 7178189 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 85450 time: 2022-04-28 03:23:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc21c708882941772944ed05af353bc08968499cff04e57271cc596cc4236af1Block Operator
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