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 7179695 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 59577682 epoch_slot_no: 220882 block_no: 7179518 slot_leader_id: 6380515 size: 84130 time: 2022-04-28 11:06:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb7004a692d5b21e5ce9f070e5b45b586b37f719d9cfff5377ff3f881049d61fBlock Operator
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