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 7168954 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59354320 epoch_slot_no: 429520 block_no: 7168777 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 80020 time: 2022-04-25 21:03:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e8acb4100bff7b78046da2f2cb842607a831c7320e89bd4c315e5dabddb46ecBlock Operator
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