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 7168174 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59337443 epoch_slot_no: 412643 block_no: 7167997 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 77475 time: 2022-04-25 16:22:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41aeca46d55d2cae53905a073567713b4ac6a670c6f513842b0cbc41ee86eed6Block Operator
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