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 7183546 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59658964 epoch_slot_no: 302164 block_no: 7183369 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 85018 time: 2022-04-29 09:40:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a3cc099a5654f4a3fb415889fdff18d328b7c9ed745e2f5b0282fad9147adb8Block Operator
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