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 7188582 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59767848 epoch_slot_no: 411048 block_no: 7188405 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 82044 time: 2022-04-30 15:55:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x799e18f2461fb5b035e7a6516329a76b82db34828af39a5a4e9ad075b0b09dd9Block Operator
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