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 7160411 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59170885 epoch_slot_no: 246085 block_no: 7160234 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 75564 time: 2022-04-23 18:06:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb165cc235996d4bfd1a5ccce4e238628509a426458eaf3d7ae26dfb8031486e9Block Operator
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