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 7188318 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59762317 epoch_slot_no: 405517 block_no: 7188141 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 87966 time: 2022-04-30 14:23:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff93905d27c507852bcb5b8bdaf643e6e6398b8abd29a4e439e5f66b41e046e8Block Operator
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