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 7161654 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59197193 epoch_slot_no: 272393 block_no: 7161477 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 80632 time: 2022-04-24 01:24:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9cf5964d5f4cb3ace8674b67a1f103bf997289da566009a7d9f9a845187d78bBlock Operator
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