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 7173045 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59440313 epoch_slot_no: 83513 block_no: 7172868 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 86881 time: 2022-04-26 20:56:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x767c78ea976e3c433ec7eec5e583ce60470ed495c933fde33ebf274e952aeb67Block Operator
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