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 7173938 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59459764 epoch_slot_no: 102964 block_no: 7173761 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 69927 time: 2022-04-27 02:20:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1083b932f569cfc80962d924192e98d16996d750e2652841699224345b0527bBlock Operator
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