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 7172538 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59429620 epoch_slot_no: 72820 block_no: 7172361 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 84515 time: 2022-04-26 17:58:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf135f8467927a5821be78770ef37b68370af2023b8ba42013274de5abac3d57cBlock Operator
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