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 7170861 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 59394680 epoch_slot_no: 37880 block_no: 7170684 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 43255 time: 2022-04-26 08:16:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x321a4fd6f8bbd74d694f6a446bb6cfebb63890350ccfbf40daae6b0490e98e9eBlock Operator
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