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 7168673 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59348147 epoch_slot_no: 423347 block_no: 7168496 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 80749 time: 2022-04-25 19:20:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6d00a110b5d7dab8c84d299a8796aa1ed556711b6abf805d539b4539006a08Block Operator
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