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 7179668 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 59576926 epoch_slot_no: 220126 block_no: 7179491 slot_leader_id: 5587949 size: 63778 time: 2022-04-28 10:53:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbaff879ba053bf8b285d4813a592ec040c1697ba59632c89dfa98488ae939f2Block Operator
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