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 7172251 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 59423529 epoch_slot_no: 66729 block_no: 7172074 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 83597 time: 2022-04-26 16:17:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab6988c554dada03cb5dda4862c727138f3c437e348eb9daca89aac2bfcb0516Block Operator
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