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 7182687 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 59640876 epoch_slot_no: 284076 block_no: 7182510 slot_leader_id: 4562842 size: 65856 time: 2022-04-29 04:39:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7bacc1932d0943e8979b3d9e966c20de2301ecf4d4dbc605b58e5e4fdb86328Block Operator
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