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 7172495 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59428648 epoch_slot_no: 71848 block_no: 7172318 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 88325 time: 2022-04-26 17:42:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a651078c465d092617c526e157cac5a5755c3115e5d7cc0f23c89514c9dea91Block Operator
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