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 7173163 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59442769 epoch_slot_no: 85969 block_no: 7172986 slot_leader_id: 6183890 size: 88242 time: 2022-04-26 21:37:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4aafd89fc346a4c890118bb12a0ac0b09b94343792f7b399e5b45fe753a46c0Block Operator
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