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 7170965 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 59396843 epoch_slot_no: 40043 block_no: 7170788 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 62300 time: 2022-04-26 08:52:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5fd8bf5f841fa0fd4d55e565f38327d9a684ec3e670cd388c1f0304ad0e93b5Block Operator
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