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 7169191 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 59359136 epoch_slot_no: 2336 block_no: 7169014 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 62407 time: 2022-04-25 22:23:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f4e1a15b8c8eaa799c7356dd801cefcd87d0e69ac92b06a2a6a3b39310b479Block Operator
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