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 7185698 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 59706078 epoch_slot_no: 349278 block_no: 7185521 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 14094 time: 2022-04-29 22:46:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8772721ee5b58bfc499f9adae8dd06c6defdea48c6443aeac87f7598e02520bbBlock Operator
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