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 7184832 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59687688 epoch_slot_no: 330888 block_no: 7184655 slot_leader_id: 5983964 size: 84701 time: 2022-04-29 17:39:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc1cca0d1759f53df12eb02ae7ea280e4a2aeadb0c588c6daa458619321495d6Block Operator
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