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 7172710 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59433329 epoch_slot_no: 76529 block_no: 7172533 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 88317 time: 2022-04-26 19:00:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x280bae65aeac93828f55e5a178fc8c1f60d1c6854e41af63fe2a3d08a2a0485aBlock Operator
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