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 7183549 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59659063 epoch_slot_no: 302263 block_no: 7183372 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 70496 time: 2022-04-29 09:42:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd70d073bfec05428fe9777c20b6fd6958c863fbdf1c38f4e64993a2a66fb958Block Operator
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