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 7161136 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 59186091 epoch_slot_no: 261291 block_no: 7160959 slot_leader_id: 5533634 size: 75635 time: 2022-04-23 22:19:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78b9c273afdc20c60aeea5acd6a3c63f538e99e461221cf08bdc311501a1252dBlock Operator
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