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 7183258 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 59653040 epoch_slot_no: 296240 block_no: 7183081 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 55245 time: 2022-04-29 08:02:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6aa4a24f069cf9b547ad544429c78792cda8c0a7f3971cfa933fa45b672f94aBlock Operator
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