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 7178460 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59551738 epoch_slot_no: 194938 block_no: 7178283 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 44334 time: 2022-04-28 03:53:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a30e32c69db2759816a42a5889f0c5c84f0c0b7fbc0390880b6a6ece709f631Block Operator
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