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 7178992 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59562178 epoch_slot_no: 205378 block_no: 7178815 slot_leader_id: 4556710 size: 68682 time: 2022-04-28 06:47:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1757cae33ba26d9c82edea826a1dfe5496a9fa7d3b63ac35ffba2332f3a8e0a2Block Operator
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