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 7173842 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 59457553 epoch_slot_no: 100753 block_no: 7173665 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 86474 time: 2022-04-27 01:44:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0178d2936c2af806cab392df8e00ed49afb53f144b7794922825fb716edd2a72Block Operator
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