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 7181124 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 59607550 epoch_slot_no: 250750 block_no: 7180947 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 88720 time: 2022-04-28 19:24:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb530b09afaac30121b0a5dbd00e9909b9cacbbac4aadc5716e75855c2a9f2917Block Operator
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