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 7170891 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59395468 epoch_slot_no: 38668 block_no: 7170714 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 88569 time: 2022-04-26 08:29:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb679353f6f6678d47b558d642194f8d53653e0f5d0e343a78c557a64276b3e4cBlock Operator
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