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 7179899 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 59581473 epoch_slot_no: 224673 block_no: 7179722 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 46381 time: 2022-04-28 12:09:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb39991245d670694b1d26ec74c8e1f6be097c3cb3e040b80bc07d9004d7b79d3Block Operator
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