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 7186122 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59715765 epoch_slot_no: 358965 block_no: 7185945 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 88864 time: 2022-04-30 01:27:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3b5f9d26c6a4af98e53031e323b4634d339035a44f626f60700167904f4395Block Operator
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