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 7160436 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59171372 epoch_slot_no: 246572 block_no: 7160259 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 70101 time: 2022-04-23 18:14:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce71c8602094e7b58ff07f9c750772938c95dd341d49b3ce0ade3af65bd96d27Block Operator
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