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 7168574 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 59346178 epoch_slot_no: 421378 block_no: 7168397 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 80053 time: 2022-04-25 18:47:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd13ff4164d79b56e814cab2cef9e3df718802588239aa513e762da473807039eBlock Operator
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