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 7188687 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59769948 epoch_slot_no: 413148 block_no: 7188510 slot_leader_id: 5087105 size: 87219 time: 2022-04-30 16:30:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2c2fd6ad1254ddd1a59f5ae2153fe2be1f34c6b710a3321b046e9207b06b8a8Block Operator
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