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 7187407 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59743515 epoch_slot_no: 386715 block_no: 7187230 slot_leader_id: 7046709 size: 87714 time: 2022-04-30 09:10:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66144eff108ef87d03554e81af998c88a258e3d52059fcd653eb78f51bc5497aBlock Operator
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