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 7185479 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59701142 epoch_slot_no: 344342 block_no: 7185302 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 87174 time: 2022-04-29 21:23:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e88b43eeecdd75ab20e78e823334397fcaea79a270b0f7cf13a665c476c6b2dBlock Operator
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