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 7172395 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59426424 epoch_slot_no: 69624 block_no: 7172218 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 88837 time: 2022-04-26 17:05:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea58fc423fe6083fb5cd29eb5144bfc2886c4219f6e05722f5abea836f2db179Block Operator
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