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 7161983 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59204649 epoch_slot_no: 279849 block_no: 7161806 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 79543 time: 2022-04-24 03:29:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43e9bdfc3645e0cb66f9865eaa3ca01a8c6080fe0fefde28fdc9ee9bbc34573cBlock Operator
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