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 7172238 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59423249 epoch_slot_no: 66449 block_no: 7172061 slot_leader_id: 5909005 size: 88897 time: 2022-04-26 16:12:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbabb79281c1ca77e5593133c9988f3246b1d2437c8285f72f3d4a4e92f991c15Block Operator
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