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 7168654 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59347772 epoch_slot_no: 422972 block_no: 7168477 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 76060 time: 2022-04-25 19:14:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f614629606eb31bffce8de0c8502369bb645c8072c01779d4d9c266f1428408Block Operator
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