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 7178529 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59553275 epoch_slot_no: 196475 block_no: 7178352 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 73722 time: 2022-04-28 04:19:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913386811f2660102a47aaac5448e22d05b06ebbd9fc7dd39074517c5d7e68e8Block Operator
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