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 7173563 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59451467 epoch_slot_no: 94667 block_no: 7173386 slot_leader_id: 5515076 size: 88320 time: 2022-04-27 00:02:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68086dfa82c627909fb40fa40dae95683215526ce9adb443178b51bf6555aa51Block Operator
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