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 7183417 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 59656308 epoch_slot_no: 299508 block_no: 7183240 slot_leader_id: 6183890 size: 87944 time: 2022-04-29 08:56:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d5d25372b7488f06a85d81a3ff6d59a8ca181016a64c1188f2a1894c9856486Block Operator
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