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 7168306 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 59340428 epoch_slot_no: 415628 block_no: 7168129 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 80034 time: 2022-04-25 17:11:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6194010f854b7b20c2c50f237a7e6da95597f294f37ba7dd5be0de96282ef0a8Block Operator
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