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 7161933 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 59203026 epoch_slot_no: 278226 block_no: 7161756 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 28728 time: 2022-04-24 03:01:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32dd360007cdcc88966f217a3f8ec9ef2683b11ac9b90ae5484d67284d96287dBlock Operator
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