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 7178422 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59551084 epoch_slot_no: 194284 block_no: 7178245 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 86984 time: 2022-04-28 03:42:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x577f306ba15c3eeca7f0be8d76f3cdfd2a1a85a1ae45bad55774fce3b8e15c64Block Operator
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