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 7160935 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59181982 epoch_slot_no: 257182 block_no: 7160758 slot_leader_id: 6361563 size: 78772 time: 2022-04-23 21:11:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6171e2c71b6fa1bf47d37631e539006bdec9d4a8a60af12a8a30a425a30a188dBlock Operator
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