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 7183958 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59668522 epoch_slot_no: 311722 block_no: 7183781 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 88788 time: 2022-04-29 12:20:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x463aa3097cadb76a0fd529d28b222474844b40a69c72bd81b9bc5f9815ede6f3Block Operator
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