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 7184228 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59673806 epoch_slot_no: 317006 block_no: 7184051 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 86346 time: 2022-04-29 13:48:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec87eba0790c12faece8974b83693a31d3de0cba738d81160e9681e102db59bdBlock Operator
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