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 7173419 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59448340 epoch_slot_no: 91540 block_no: 7173242 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 84378 time: 2022-04-26 23:10:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2a9ddaa8bd1bf70c9cb3d3d0e53327997bf859d17cd1c68a864d4b4c8a6750fBlock Operator
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