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 7181642 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 59619091 epoch_slot_no: 262291 block_no: 7181465 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 88569 time: 2022-04-28 22:36:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a8dfccdcd8a49bc10807fe9ed0568dcfe30f48fb08ee0f4295e1f736bc07925Block Operator
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