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 7168559 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59345948 epoch_slot_no: 421148 block_no: 7168382 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 80600 time: 2022-04-25 18:43:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0381017921b61052655cebf04c2d4f29d7b802549227331603bb4f06c2160fe1Block Operator
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