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 7172641 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 59432046 epoch_slot_no: 75246 block_no: 7172464 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 87007 time: 2022-04-26 18:38:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb771dafc2335ce59000dc1b937e7e310eabd3841d43d5ede98c651cebc6988c7Block Operator
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