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 7173486 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 59449859 epoch_slot_no: 93059 block_no: 7173309 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 88468 time: 2022-04-26 23:35:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3ee5d7749820db859713da8334a3300e4a288cd409bec1c8cf3b2151addecd5Block Operator
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