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 7186246 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59718432 epoch_slot_no: 361632 block_no: 7186069 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 77653 time: 2022-04-30 02:12:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x508fc93d90c144e1a8e29b9a1645afa05dc94ac853483e99be7ac73c72c73c22Block Operator
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