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 7180083 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 59584867 epoch_slot_no: 228067 block_no: 7179906 slot_leader_id: 5449482 size: 83880 time: 2022-04-28 13:05:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a5adcfe02f6716cc087bde500c2cacf7a349f26a2277d40c551d4917c5040acBlock Operator
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