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 7183528 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 59658596 epoch_slot_no: 301796 block_no: 7183351 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 56666 time: 2022-04-29 09:34:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb6192f1bf66fdb006e98bd87f7db616cfc0dc7a35a185ab0d81e40231877bf2Block Operator
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