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 7161962 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 59204015 epoch_slot_no: 279215 block_no: 7161785 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 75397 time: 2022-04-24 03:18:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f2d6f7506a9414ad5e16a02dce2230e40f9c655069d3035856bc06e78ab185bBlock Operator
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