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 7168409 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59342694 epoch_slot_no: 417894 block_no: 7168232 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 80712 time: 2022-04-25 17:49:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ab6dc293d1c8d2090eb4169c919ce18072d206084027ba353129ddbaf97db16Block Operator
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