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 7172950 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59438519 epoch_slot_no: 81719 block_no: 7172773 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 87770 time: 2022-04-26 20:26:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebdfbbc9b954d3482a6f4c07404ac78d90c9dd0845e833de7e26f5331c178fefBlock Operator
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