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 7182465 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59636233 epoch_slot_no: 279433 block_no: 7182288 slot_leader_id: 6197314 size: 87055 time: 2022-04-29 03:22:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9a140eef47c59a08a9d9b16586fd5fad95d6f405e6d827ef896a294a008f59eBlock Operator
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