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 7189287 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59783182 epoch_slot_no: 426382 block_no: 7189110 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 85004 time: 2022-04-30 20:11:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb372ab1135fc26baba682fb1755ac9ff8858719b869e033dfe2f900a0ad72f84Block Operator
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