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 7168505 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 59344636 epoch_slot_no: 419836 block_no: 7168328 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 79852 time: 2022-04-25 18:22:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a267d9bd87bc551c3f4333b976a3c84350c0f1c17c08bfb37ad5f7e56a1c0deBlock Operator
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