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 7184287 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 59675061 epoch_slot_no: 318261 block_no: 7184110 slot_leader_id: 4562380 size: 84375 time: 2022-04-29 14:09:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3ef6efbb17fd49ef2905b8629fa13ec20e63bdd4a6d96fba4bfbdde3630f76Block Operator
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