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 7172129 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59421098 epoch_slot_no: 64298 block_no: 7171952 slot_leader_id: 6344762 size: 88728 time: 2022-04-26 15:36:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec435ea494a9a990d5151513fc07b71f706559b5539504357cfde12d151cac87Block Operator
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