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 7182476 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59636492 epoch_slot_no: 279692 block_no: 7182299 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 83494 time: 2022-04-29 03:26:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x320b72b7bb75a727edc10c388c44e7d93c16492bc1a2b8b768214b72552c46abBlock Operator
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