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 7168631 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59347272 epoch_slot_no: 422472 block_no: 7168454 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 79833 time: 2022-04-25 19:06:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36eaf1e86e02b0ed75484016e7d539e1f9a56eccba495c6550e687b1e9ff02a9Block Operator
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