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 7173769 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59455747 epoch_slot_no: 98947 block_no: 7173592 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 85990 time: 2022-04-27 01:13:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fe3e7b5df59e37e970f163c98181527f0a5d48fed49da86bf034ec91a3c535eBlock Operator
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