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 7160522 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59173372 epoch_slot_no: 248572 block_no: 7160345 slot_leader_id: 6300506 size: 80533 time: 2022-04-23 18:47:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaefb5d0f3e1a83829cda80c5cdabe7f07aa7479f3f1369a1eb817ff0732e4f1eBlock Operator
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