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 7173282 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59445264 epoch_slot_no: 88464 block_no: 7173105 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 84818 time: 2022-04-26 22:19:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x039d9a25ccbe6454dd8a2161533634d52cfd48e83f1c6aae2925d8c4a63b5ef2Block Operator
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