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 7172289 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 59424353 epoch_slot_no: 67553 block_no: 7172112 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 87682 time: 2022-04-26 16:30:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d82ded088c03197e71530c353f444b64009928df465fd1754c735695e7fdad8Block Operator
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