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 7183956 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59668514 epoch_slot_no: 311714 block_no: 7183779 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 88613 time: 2022-04-29 12:20:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f057b3c7276142d2e81995ffe919a4878f8ffbd2f3eca63aa07506135d91afcBlock Operator
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