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 7178643 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 59555398 epoch_slot_no: 198598 block_no: 7178466 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 62314 time: 2022-04-28 04:54:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfb0f76ca134d84ba0ad21335e135dea87430ad2f6675abdae4b5e20f9bb1cd8Block Operator
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