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 7187362 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59742502 epoch_slot_no: 385702 block_no: 7187185 slot_leader_id: 5805397 size: 76117 time: 2022-04-30 08:53:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x661bdf1a2356688c54d8e579d0d0a1083774f163a3e42e521296d84d93bcef18Block Operator
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