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 7183770 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 59664000 epoch_slot_no: 307200 block_no: 7183593 slot_leader_id: 4961128 size: 62160 time: 2022-04-29 11:04:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf55f9e275240cc1b165a1bd571b4905057c249c4032ca007ef0007b720341923Block Operator
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