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 7184706 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59684653 epoch_slot_no: 327853 block_no: 7184529 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 88629 time: 2022-04-29 16:49:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x788f72deb8bfb2daea2854953e0e81062d2029e46e2d9bd732985a5652f52fe3Block Operator
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