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 7188040 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59756749 epoch_slot_no: 399949 block_no: 7187863 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 80067 time: 2022-04-30 12:50:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeba2ce91bc8b6cfc157b37ab64e9978edf5bc80a3799b77c72c5baa9f5310b4bBlock Operator
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