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 7175197 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 59484959 epoch_slot_no: 128159 block_no: 7175020 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 76292 time: 2022-04-27 09:20:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cf2a845922680d8ff9a7033923ebe45ec6678d404ecb8f236e25deddd6a9e50Block Operator
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