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 7182374 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59634404 epoch_slot_no: 277604 block_no: 7182197 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 88845 time: 2022-04-29 02:51:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe0579e3193649df63d762f9f1b6d124d497b185e6da24d78f3198cfda8d1f89Block Operator
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