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 7173407 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59448092 epoch_slot_no: 91292 block_no: 7173230 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 88890 time: 2022-04-26 23:06:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45e7d5dcedfe48d62acaa9614cf358bf722ceec20c7b3b3bcb61b37441d0c0d4Block Operator
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