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 7171139 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 59400519 epoch_slot_no: 43719 block_no: 7170962 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 88714 time: 2022-04-26 09:53:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6487d807b742c76ddfe03e6903e51fd0c652ccc407ba32c9de41bb4aebe6f449Block Operator
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