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 7187098 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59736415 epoch_slot_no: 379615 block_no: 7186921 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 88260 time: 2022-04-30 07:11:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44172ab6f2fd4c0e41c754d89c1e5a29f13241a6c157a4c7fa4e5ecbd1bdd580Block Operator
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