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 7172086 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 59420202 epoch_slot_no: 63402 block_no: 7171909 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 87170 time: 2022-04-26 15:21:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2c37d89e0655a9c065166364619e8f8485be47358daa94d33230c8f57d148ffBlock Operator
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