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 7168157 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 59337124 epoch_slot_no: 412324 block_no: 7167980 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 80269 time: 2022-04-25 16:16:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6615faf3190ee408c20da10388f827eb50452dcd3b0e400462bac14bd529bd89Block Operator
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