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 7171979 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59418040 epoch_slot_no: 61240 block_no: 7171802 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 88002 time: 2022-04-26 14:45:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe79a5264ed3842f2f4660b4ad89568f0600ca46859136dedb73379a3cc29be7eBlock Operator
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