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 7169382 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59363462 epoch_slot_no: 6662 block_no: 7169205 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 87740 time: 2022-04-25 23:35:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf670494e7749a3f84ba5f0668a77afb14e5b645b3302456441d046532671a93dBlock Operator
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