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 7173185 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59443249 epoch_slot_no: 86449 block_no: 7173008 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 88442 time: 2022-04-26 21:45:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0e5cc347b862c8f2c33462ecf18283c589388a0d8f523722890aa9da3c4d94cBlock Operator
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