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 7169257 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 59360526 epoch_slot_no: 3726 block_no: 7169080 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 80471 time: 2022-04-25 22:46:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c87591cc3e90c92b5a27a863ce6b7f004989ba8a041ae8845560bc5a8e3a232Block Operator
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