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 7168319 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59340761 epoch_slot_no: 415961 block_no: 7168142 slot_leader_id: 4735785 size: 80599 time: 2022-04-25 17:17:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb69d0ee13faa51421fd5b2402b0bbf0bb6e10539977ea46671c5fe4ca9070ad3Block Operator
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