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 7173499 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59450055 epoch_slot_no: 93255 block_no: 7173322 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 79073 time: 2022-04-26 23:39:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7de65a38cc783d6cd6704f46296327737002b478660d997b72778b179b07fccbBlock Operator
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