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 7187979 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59755492 epoch_slot_no: 398692 block_no: 7187802 slot_leader_id: 5177967 size: 88329 time: 2022-04-30 12:29:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x919561e7dc2054ea9a44e1dd1bd886fcc5dd53c6f5b74e96bcb1f1a3dedffdf2Block Operator
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