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 7185609 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59704405 epoch_slot_no: 347605 block_no: 7185432 slot_leader_id: 4644259 size: 88575 time: 2022-04-29 22:18:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4343b5ebc16f79a0953494bafea20e3b9f1c5e5be1e8edfd1fc725991285ef0Block Operator
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