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 7178749 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59557704 epoch_slot_no: 200904 block_no: 7178572 slot_leader_id: 4572201 size: 88299 time: 2022-04-28 05:33:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x916cd7a638e3c41e704b17c9eff20dc34c3d8dd18c80478e26965a773c133c5dBlock Operator
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