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 7173646 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59453306 epoch_slot_no: 96506 block_no: 7173469 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 79868 time: 2022-04-27 00:33:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e3a99b5fab8fc021800ebceb26a675c7e09177fc5d7f971d75e7baf43a1db4Block Operator
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