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 7179966 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59582730 epoch_slot_no: 225930 block_no: 7179789 slot_leader_id: 6384519 size: 79444 time: 2022-04-28 12:30:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb976733b08943a76f1eeab404c2d8919b957cd375c35ae3d5d53eefe4b96568dBlock Operator
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