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 7172616 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59431409 epoch_slot_no: 74609 block_no: 7172439 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 88675 time: 2022-04-26 18:28:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e990f5a3833ba9c8cb0beaf3ec5c1b9309c81d55016ee3e37364fcdb38d998eBlock Operator
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