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 7171227 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 59402637 epoch_slot_no: 45837 block_no: 7171050 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 88646 time: 2022-04-26 10:28:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b312f73ccadceaf34980380d152de337f80dcfcba3fdf9a97b53dc259a3e5a1Block Operator
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