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 7161450 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 59192351 epoch_slot_no: 267551 block_no: 7161273 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 79608 time: 2022-04-24 00:04:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae3d67550aa66c1ed41346238402901de92e76f6f57fb5ba5acae7939124c3e9Block Operator
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