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 7168434 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59343153 epoch_slot_no: 418353 block_no: 7168257 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 75729 time: 2022-04-25 17:57:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49dc1e976a1bf8138816f76863f39378d46e2cb13fbfe36ca319b013ddf0f90dBlock Operator
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