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 7160536 Details
Epoch: 334Number of transactions in block: 26
slot_no: 59173634
epoch_slot_no: 248834
block_no: 7160359
slot_leader_id: 7046639
size: 69163
time: 2022-04-23 18:52:05
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x88d8cd92e063db151425522e2a37ff22c22b78f3786864343ee184b413bdd939
Block Operator
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