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 7180690 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59598403 epoch_slot_no: 241603 block_no: 7180513 slot_leader_id: 6024627 size: 87768 time: 2022-04-28 16:51:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb80ef11d43d30a3735c58cef882b7d9b0f4542bdd614a34b3d616ae74001edb6Block Operator
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