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 7186489 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59723431 epoch_slot_no: 366631 block_no: 7186312 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 88664 time: 2022-04-30 03:35:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3d3dd68d38d024e479eb7a00c44c33d3f40aaca1e18fb78272bea139ef46ea8Block Operator
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