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 7184026 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 59669670 epoch_slot_no: 312870 block_no: 7183849 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 86489 time: 2022-04-29 12:39:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaac86bbff983e1a7690dcd2ef036acd173e1f22d5b11145421ae71d0dd76477Block Operator
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