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 7181597 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 59618210 epoch_slot_no: 261410 block_no: 7181420 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 88456 time: 2022-04-28 22:21:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68e90d92c8a0572fb4a1c71083146b9e9221ef6c85db17c340682a488f5336bbBlock Operator
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