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 7180741 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59599270 epoch_slot_no: 242470 block_no: 7180564 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 79278 time: 2022-04-28 17:06:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5285167c0f3ff859e011ec9cc9130948361b2249d0ef8eb32b2bff144596df73Block Operator
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