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 7160489 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59172575 epoch_slot_no: 247775 block_no: 7160312 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 76203 time: 2022-04-23 18:34:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fa805612fa7548c1ed514fb7f0adc04f5d637c6ae6f26377220ac3b511a5948Block Operator
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