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 7181239 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 59609938 epoch_slot_no: 253138 block_no: 7181062 slot_leader_id: 4640333 size: 87704 time: 2022-04-28 20:03:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd53ee2750fe9804a687cd9085a6787fd87129c33fb6402da3edc533725922e7bBlock Operator
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