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 7184840 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59687820 epoch_slot_no: 331020 block_no: 7184663 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 86977 time: 2022-04-29 17:41:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a9da0aafd06801fdc125bd40fbe6520857dad2198fd2a7c9a06e2b9c7dae627Block Operator
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