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 7172341 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59425315 epoch_slot_no: 68515 block_no: 7172164 slot_leader_id: 7046472 size: 86116 time: 2022-04-26 16:46:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf1120cfa251f0d0cbfdb125d4063c7d97a2ea709d49455e50c917f73186d4bfBlock Operator
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