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 7184135 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59671998 epoch_slot_no: 315198 block_no: 7183958 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 85418 time: 2022-04-29 13:18:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae4b6a0d9ec4d588f9c303eef8db38ee84325abcfe495821631b4f045bc60d7fBlock Operator
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