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 7172878 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59437071 epoch_slot_no: 80271 block_no: 7172701 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 84750 time: 2022-04-26 20:02:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ea448bdff0b7609c7437554582bd55359fc87ceda80909ec66676355731c615Block Operator
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