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 7186418 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59722123 epoch_slot_no: 365323 block_no: 7186241 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 86491 time: 2022-04-30 03:13:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x823f0e9f51266ca6f74b1b53247fb844bcf0384deb25e781a8f36dfe4ed7f75cBlock Operator
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