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 7179467 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 59572323 epoch_slot_no: 215523 block_no: 7179290 slot_leader_id: 6952354 size: 22555 time: 2022-04-28 09:36:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x335da7eced2145dea741253234da4edef4bd5ae255a30b0d35e4afef3f8ea9f7Block Operator
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