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 7188072 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59757368 epoch_slot_no: 400568 block_no: 7187895 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 88868 time: 2022-04-30 13:00:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9316603dcee2faedd17ab405e86c3f6b7ec36155580fe1714fab24f36a8b0945Block Operator
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