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 7172444 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 59427477 epoch_slot_no: 70677 block_no: 7172267 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 84100 time: 2022-04-26 17:22:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1990968f935d2309caea4e1ac258b4cced8b1ed1fe5b756535ac6a8c5e5f8ee1Block Operator
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