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 7184245 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59674254 epoch_slot_no: 317454 block_no: 7184068 slot_leader_id: 6443687 size: 81018 time: 2022-04-29 13:55:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x082378e9335311741f51bd71f1f96a589dcf7292c691fe8ad597e2cf34aa6970Block Operator
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