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 7187497 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59745526 epoch_slot_no: 388726 block_no: 7187320 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 39682 time: 2022-04-30 09:43:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74110086acc31150e9e05ad59272371198e47709f11b5a7f13d771598c1eff9fBlock Operator
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