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 7184973 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59690449 epoch_slot_no: 333649 block_no: 7184796 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 87763 time: 2022-04-29 18:25:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa03dbe979e95686a225d8c87baea3afdbd10e987a645e5f27d1e669b7d7f14eeBlock Operator
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