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 7185203 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 59694811 epoch_slot_no: 338011 block_no: 7185026 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 85725 time: 2022-04-29 19:38:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f57c2dcbb09d0a8d612ae19c113efdb86ea23a27da3516c8d42402b3e0988aBlock Operator
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