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 7180857 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59601635 epoch_slot_no: 244835 block_no: 7180680 slot_leader_id: 5053834 size: 87980 time: 2022-04-28 17:45:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80bd7a40d9d5e3ba0d46bc1f4f166313f744ec0834d72ae866cd6494ffc44508Block Operator
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