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 7180165 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 59586560 epoch_slot_no: 229760 block_no: 7179988 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 87061 time: 2022-04-28 13:34:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76c7a08ccf7c3b2bdb9a197449666319fce233ff88668d9a2fc93117c262f065Block Operator
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