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 7184728 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59685297 epoch_slot_no: 328497 block_no: 7184551 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 86391 time: 2022-04-29 16:59:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d0786d6bd2b604796aaa30d3ff15a67faebe0584feae0b261772ae3c397e33bBlock Operator
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