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 7162361 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 59213071 epoch_slot_no: 288271 block_no: 7162184 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 20715 time: 2022-04-24 05:49:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3da85f5fa702eb67e16f0997025bdca18f119230523647e64585646d445278ebBlock Operator
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