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 7173212 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59443796 epoch_slot_no: 86996 block_no: 7173035 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 81754 time: 2022-04-26 21:54:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9280618de8d216779c0ed6b4c412e3b122f8538f5ef8843fd65bd7569c6a2dd1Block Operator
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