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 7117163 Details
Epoch: 332 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 58250335 epoch_slot_no: 189535 block_no: 7116986 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 77302 time: 2022-04-13 02:23:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4315a849a6fe1a3df248dcaf630030fb0b3e916f712ef08460a85014d14e643bBlock Operator
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