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 7185816 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59708615 epoch_slot_no: 351815 block_no: 7185639 slot_leader_id: 6985330 size: 86310 time: 2022-04-29 23:28:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d3d5b1db26044d4c05830488b3efce1f563214764cfa4c2ceed42f2890426d5Block Operator
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