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 7172170 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59421858 epoch_slot_no: 65058 block_no: 7171993 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 88745 time: 2022-04-26 15:49:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49cf44ea0f6ebb6dcb03050f96fd49704884b13bf495ffe5790ce2bc3857d17aBlock Operator
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