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 7182664 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59640419 epoch_slot_no: 283619 block_no: 7182487 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 57404 time: 2022-04-29 04:31:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada61332bac706c1f9a3fd9f4d030d5dddb22aba41ba209aa9aad3821773e50cBlock Operator
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