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 7186126 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59715858 epoch_slot_no: 359058 block_no: 7185949 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 78491 time: 2022-04-30 01:29:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbdc110ddd3630b286029ef2cbd7f4a67064d2ee6c6a4b86bf42903fdd756542Block Operator
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