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 7180131 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 59585891 epoch_slot_no: 229091 block_no: 7179954 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 87223 time: 2022-04-28 13:23:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d4bdc81792adac6ecedb2afd3d76b974b63ae27abf2239acc36577a5f68c377Block Operator
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