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 7183383 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 59655727 epoch_slot_no: 298927 block_no: 7183206 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 53127 time: 2022-04-29 08:46:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x676475b344c9ec8f714c9f79678d115b21a8831bdfefdf2620a1e5028b9291a6Block Operator
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