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 7172041 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 59419241 epoch_slot_no: 62441 block_no: 7171864 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 76001 time: 2022-04-26 15:05:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf666fbe8323696b10b8f4a598538d89b82577bc89f413ace2596469147db38fBlock Operator
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