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 7180551 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 59595554 epoch_slot_no: 238754 block_no: 7180374 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 88557 time: 2022-04-28 16:04:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x524d2c808a9cd8b893c07554035a50ef677c09a6f4e459fda047661d7eb6e8b3Block Operator
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