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 7161177 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59186939 epoch_slot_no: 262139 block_no: 7161000 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 76102 time: 2022-04-23 22:33:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e21ac5dd6610fe36118352a5735526ea33778a41774e238e300cf05665947bBlock Operator
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