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 7186991 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59733984 epoch_slot_no: 377184 block_no: 7186814 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 88737 time: 2022-04-30 06:31:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0e286cf78509dcd5eb3cb60ce7981ca21cfb2f9ab8f335d51db8b08d60dc3e8Block Operator
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