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 7185166 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 59694198 epoch_slot_no: 337398 block_no: 7184989 slot_leader_id: 6244728 size: 83895 time: 2022-04-29 19:28:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e53dd2d2460ad5e234c5cdcfc57ee06f2e8f0e0e37eab05184402a634e0930eBlock Operator
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