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 7160262 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59167663 epoch_slot_no: 242863 block_no: 7160085 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 80562 time: 2022-04-23 17:12:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x165defd0d7687b3fa3f4bd94b1b1bf707320ceaca62005d7a8fefb055222af7eBlock Operator
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