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 7169822 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 59372637 epoch_slot_no: 15837 block_no: 7169645 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 46453 time: 2022-04-26 02:08:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b7a4844005bd2f7f0a2d70013071ca4a2c80b551ef44e9eb64f827e9a0459cfBlock Operator
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