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 7173745 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59455259 epoch_slot_no: 98459 block_no: 7173568 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 82963 time: 2022-04-27 01:05:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18bba54720c2c8c85c01a55727e6a5d64b29c62e6532cdd7a067bcf98ab345d2Block Operator
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