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 7179665 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 59576872 epoch_slot_no: 220072 block_no: 7179488 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 49445 time: 2022-04-28 10:52:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34edf0833e7174e6a37a5982c01f55018b61ad15b747ce9a26ab317495095d3fBlock Operator
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