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 7172917 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 59437831 epoch_slot_no: 81031 block_no: 7172740 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 85058 time: 2022-04-26 20:15:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24b437dfe235d8dc441081a9e4a3389c1486e1799fe4ffa1c9e41d674c55f9b9Block Operator
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