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 7160702 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59177074 epoch_slot_no: 252274 block_no: 7160525 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 80600 time: 2022-04-23 19:49:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f4c0dfa56a7faad438dd518d85bdf51b637dd4b9ef846f6e8f2db2b60856f0aBlock Operator
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