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 7186571 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 59725201 epoch_slot_no: 368401 block_no: 7186394 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 13185 time: 2022-04-30 04:04:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae1b8a05039f1169564f6752ef2b8c3fa97d38642d385a81c9c707859500fe3aBlock Operator
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