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 7172653 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59432224 epoch_slot_no: 75424 block_no: 7172476 slot_leader_id: 5448557 size: 88380 time: 2022-04-26 18:41:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x120c04a60fa9d5f142cba41e8bd5484a10e94b50b8b1200526828097b25b2b5dBlock Operator
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