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 7173342 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 59446795 epoch_slot_no: 89995 block_no: 7173165 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 88682 time: 2022-04-26 22:44:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x482431f72ddc8b03bfb0d4eced4caced0ff0c621920790989c45d7e1a2b176e5Block Operator
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