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 7169267 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59360707 epoch_slot_no: 3907 block_no: 7169090 slot_leader_id: 5835182 size: 81592 time: 2022-04-25 22:49:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1173e4aed44b061e9991acd6cba170513a9ef3ac5295e556da0ea6c168ec875bBlock Operator
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