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 7168868 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59352428 epoch_slot_no: 427628 block_no: 7168691 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 79829 time: 2022-04-25 20:31:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb725bdbb8408a01f17b6c9903246b9b7d595f4f563be1d712a64b14ec1fadceaBlock Operator
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