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 7178991 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 59562145 epoch_slot_no: 205345 block_no: 7178814 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 40163 time: 2022-04-28 06:47:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc816d9060ecaa6b9be2a1c2801ea202f7726a6683906e0fd56a33c8560539a14Block Operator
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