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 7186701 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59727889 epoch_slot_no: 371089 block_no: 7186524 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 87797 time: 2022-04-30 04:49:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f361a7ba178c1f1e84f8fbf1da32d311a5ed0c1abdbef7fd052442d070dbc97Block Operator
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