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 7160550 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59173973 epoch_slot_no: 249173 block_no: 7160373 slot_leader_id: 6729346 size: 79624 time: 2022-04-23 18:57:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d39686622724b2656819d82acc556b8a36435d0b191913e57cd00848f118a49Block Operator
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