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 7161580 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59195354 epoch_slot_no: 270554 block_no: 7161403 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 77284 time: 2022-04-24 00:54:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77862894efd8b86c71704014b59194bd7604c7128cc3084a1026a1544aa70af5Block Operator
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