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 7162435 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 59214612 epoch_slot_no: 289812 block_no: 7162258 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 44853 time: 2022-04-24 06:15:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a410584d17793e06879f9aee92e2d505233107f711db5d4a7ecaa6f2f65ab53Block Operator
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