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 7175695 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 59494602 epoch_slot_no: 137802 block_no: 7175518 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 47227 time: 2022-04-27 12:01:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70a05375506b19c5e33a310a5daa2b20278dd25ad9b5ad50528e13b3feac0a78Block Operator
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