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 7185382 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59698792 epoch_slot_no: 341992 block_no: 7185205 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 88860 time: 2022-04-29 20:44:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85557433db1345c95e6f8b4937eba989e920239bc6bf98e06e3961aa3e75e662Block Operator
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