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 7173201 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59443628 epoch_slot_no: 86828 block_no: 7173024 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 85991 time: 2022-04-26 21:51:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c9bb533340dc4bad0837039ed06e9d8bbbcb63bea49d52094fea7aad3db3df1Block Operator
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