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 7168229 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 59338878 epoch_slot_no: 414078 block_no: 7168052 slot_leader_id: 7006039 size: 29251 time: 2022-04-25 16:46:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33bbe8596fe25d812963fad7a2ac1f1b43ce4b37f7dc4a9a34afbdbb861e2670Block Operator
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