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 7182908 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59645779 epoch_slot_no: 288979 block_no: 7182731 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 81586 time: 2022-04-29 06:01:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57c922a228faf4600f6199359f43306cdd4144a1a02f3a0c4c27d197dfbb5debBlock Operator
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