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 7173603 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59452255 epoch_slot_no: 95455 block_no: 7173426 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 83889 time: 2022-04-27 00:15:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae724bfa23dfc280f4a6e1870f90b3c2ec1b2abe7be8bb41cd03dc32dcc0bf8Block Operator
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