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 7171206 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59402214 epoch_slot_no: 45414 block_no: 7171029 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 84378 time: 2022-04-26 10:21:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x825b6d3ef028a9110e78bc039bdfe1fd45daa211b5d61a2b72c9166b34b31013Block Operator
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