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 7182338 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59633635 epoch_slot_no: 276835 block_no: 7182161 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 88772 time: 2022-04-29 02:38:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27dcd24a92e710c2f2aa6f3ce6af11618bba39622e0ab9ca1c6ccc7669d90c1eBlock Operator
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