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 7179262 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 59567626 epoch_slot_no: 210826 block_no: 7179085 slot_leader_id: 4586322 size: 88683 time: 2022-04-28 08:18:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x081b1ec27b20977bddcc29124e5701b43bf3ea7c8894cfadedc4a2d64183a8d5Block Operator
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