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 7178663 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59555860 epoch_slot_no: 199060 block_no: 7178486 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 87543 time: 2022-04-28 05:02:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20e1ce4e59e4c4e482e02d2d0142b0ce7f263a70f7dfb8e73955bf2069533f57Block Operator
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