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 7178534 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59553376 epoch_slot_no: 196576 block_no: 7178357 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 85659 time: 2022-04-28 04:21:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf060542b5fe70e3eeb1f2b0aed17e64ef1139147c2b7a4b9e494252389ba2b7Block Operator
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