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 7168886 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59352829 epoch_slot_no: 428029 block_no: 7168709 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 80598 time: 2022-04-25 20:38:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b23c12d8f356b6ea101a8301b70ed7cbf881037f7e242dc1dbad0a5304af931Block Operator
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