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 7168357 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 59341453 epoch_slot_no: 416653 block_no: 7168180 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 78729 time: 2022-04-25 17:29:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89ba628341b7cdc0787be8f377978f35276bdf52e9c1619b405e1c6c50174a88Block Operator
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