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 7187371 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 59742678 epoch_slot_no: 385878 block_no: 7187194 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 81437 time: 2022-04-30 08:56:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c400915c01259faf439c5616f137c8635d146fd438d5dba6318142b894a7709Block Operator
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