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 7168918 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59353496 epoch_slot_no: 428696 block_no: 7168741 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 78336 time: 2022-04-25 20:49:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b1ceed9b8e4806bc92220ebe3713b34e95b5a765afb1c189272bc1e898df203Block Operator
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