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 7160339 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59169415 epoch_slot_no: 244615 block_no: 7160162 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 79532 time: 2022-04-23 17:41:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae3ede0e3245de20603570bcb1354604d63c3d8b95c950d9231a41229b70defBlock Operator
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