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 7186402 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 59721873 epoch_slot_no: 365073 block_no: 7186225 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 56090 time: 2022-04-30 03:09:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf462bb4ef01f6c4888bdc18d30364261c0a607422285b5b059cca630eef93357Block Operator
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