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 7172595 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 59430992 epoch_slot_no: 74192 block_no: 7172418 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 87314 time: 2022-04-26 18:21:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90dec30dd6afd4de206138ca16fa863a5201599427c054a8c2732a8f820762fbBlock Operator
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