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 7182584 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 59638544 epoch_slot_no: 281744 block_no: 7182407 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 38324 time: 2022-04-29 04:00:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x233782618b9befdc1e4c6b1bb6650658744bd39d8e754caac75e8e26c638dd50Block Operator
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