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 7179683 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59577296 epoch_slot_no: 220496 block_no: 7179506 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 88868 time: 2022-04-28 10:59:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec901545bd0ba62a92262370e926da41316a01da264f2384a0834737ed726666Block Operator
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