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 7169859 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59373464 epoch_slot_no: 16664 block_no: 7169682 slot_leader_id: 5066575 size: 88744 time: 2022-04-26 02:22:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c670e74ff6ea5c10a782c4edc494eb0a843a76b4a8c05bd354ca78458e33595Block Operator
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