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 7186997 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59734147 epoch_slot_no: 377347 block_no: 7186820 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 85975 time: 2022-04-30 06:33:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06c497ae47914d3396402a9795ccc4aa2c38857681d0a9a258adc487784a0d13Block Operator
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