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 7185808 Details
Epoch: 335Number of transactions in block: 28
slot_no: 59708451
epoch_slot_no: 351651
block_no: 7185631
slot_leader_id: 4992149
size: 88546
time: 2022-04-29 23:25:42
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x5f20fd236e69cdf346fea42d9e9aff34be393d3375ad100ad80ff1318c07e4db
Block Operator
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