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 7173471 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 59449534 epoch_slot_no: 92734 block_no: 7173294 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 88627 time: 2022-04-26 23:30:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6b3819535bc282025b5a16e0461c9fdae2e76acc0993d9ac4f260d8c35cf230Block Operator
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