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 7175706 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 59494811 epoch_slot_no: 138011 block_no: 7175529 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 42667 time: 2022-04-27 12:05:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x401b38eabf34146dcfa3af80f9a7e0eaf182634ba4440bbd3f9dc5706db79a39Block Operator
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