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 7178402 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59550559 epoch_slot_no: 193759 block_no: 7178225 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 88915 time: 2022-04-28 03:34:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe895cedc7541ff5a8a978c23925e34978dab91cd0100e1b61df9f03766d8bd4aBlock Operator
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