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 7171266 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 59403372 epoch_slot_no: 46572 block_no: 7171089 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 21771 time: 2022-04-26 10:41:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x378f684b0a8d3c65d92470092b36eaf7a69411e56a023830ea7b00e279ab10d3Block Operator
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