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 7171189 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59401827 epoch_slot_no: 45027 block_no: 7171012 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 88448 time: 2022-04-26 10:15:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c5d5afb1ab814ff3a8a382c77ab75ff38e7cf0468aa234e03f734ae6db63a68Block Operator
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