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 7180546 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59595480 epoch_slot_no: 238680 block_no: 7180369 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 86698 time: 2022-04-28 16:02:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8156a716d963a18fdf928d15584917019377ee01dfac6f7b4367ea0bafbfb8eBlock Operator
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