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 7187403 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59743328 epoch_slot_no: 386528 block_no: 7187226 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 56340 time: 2022-04-30 09:06:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea7042790c6f02f2b8d72f797bd5969db64fffc8c83fe578dde04f2163bed0a4Block Operator
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