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 7168301 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59340276 epoch_slot_no: 415476 block_no: 7168124 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 77570 time: 2022-04-25 17:09:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dd4e22d88f6237e7c9721731b6761900a4a9b742fd76b9753457344aaf28639Block Operator
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