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 7178880 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59560205 epoch_slot_no: 203405 block_no: 7178703 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 82660 time: 2022-04-28 06:14:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcefb7870bf507c0bf7d2fc84aa7f3a9bbb81221271ab09bb202d2013c821f67aBlock Operator
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