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 7184465 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 59679173 epoch_slot_no: 322373 block_no: 7184288 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 86704 time: 2022-04-29 15:17:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a48b867044b0cbbe086e7e945230984a900588650f338c801f0abf9f97b2297Block Operator
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