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 7169068 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59356711 epoch_slot_no: 431911 block_no: 7168891 slot_leader_id: 6916261 size: 76041 time: 2022-04-25 21:43:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dac6eb43fd21c2958a391074e88a137b106c460901d0e1580a52bb24166fc6cBlock Operator
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