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 7169856 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59373362 epoch_slot_no: 16562 block_no: 7169679 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 87970 time: 2022-04-26 02:20:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02d2f5b255edfb8b0d129b941e276171a624ad7e8ea9fa032da63cd1520f9c1eBlock Operator
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