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 7161417 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 59191545 epoch_slot_no: 266745 block_no: 7161240 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 80200 time: 2022-04-23 23:50:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x468a5ef45dea8c54356b1e0069f0a1c9d297aa3e83667964ec165fc3730532e0Block Operator
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