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 7182531 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 59637581 epoch_slot_no: 280781 block_no: 7182354 slot_leader_id: 7034455 size: 84855 time: 2022-04-29 03:44:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fb96723f32a693058f2b0d54b0f53c2837e31065060dc5b33699ebab7789818Block Operator
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