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 7160300 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59168580 epoch_slot_no: 243780 block_no: 7160123 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 79514 time: 2022-04-23 17:27:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae546e4c727087dca2988fd36a7db86b5744251e06d35cdd3390b6640b14e252Block Operator
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