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 7180146 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 59586146 epoch_slot_no: 229346 block_no: 7179969 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 88391 time: 2022-04-28 13:27:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e6e44a8e61281854e867151adfee440b6646ce8ba5faa786443971b1c98a119Block Operator
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