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 7179657 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59576713 epoch_slot_no: 219913 block_no: 7179480 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 88666 time: 2022-04-28 10:50:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x504f0d144695571d8aca8501afd86cd133f0a1878c40b69c964de30f51ce9fccBlock Operator
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