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 7180036 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 59583833 epoch_slot_no: 227033 block_no: 7179859 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 27043 time: 2022-04-28 12:48:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6be8b73171a6aab52a82643c23624479bd797d7f0ff8ad9f847664d3d51a867eBlock Operator
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