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 7181434 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 59614519 epoch_slot_no: 257719 block_no: 7181257 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 83673 time: 2022-04-28 21:20:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa465cabe24f0b50422a5bdefa50ea1d7d62f1616ae9e49bf0a9bb84fef124548Block Operator
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