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 7185204 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59694834 epoch_slot_no: 338034 block_no: 7185027 slot_leader_id: 5449482 size: 80082 time: 2022-04-29 19:38:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdb2856f8e88eb8822fe3198a885eeb755f9a4d967dd64ea508ae929b0be9bddBlock Operator
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