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 7162731 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59221057 epoch_slot_no: 296257 block_no: 7162554 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 41478 time: 2022-04-24 08:02:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60baa2d6d2c3a22876a51645a15be53b692e916c4a5f4627e01537a59c821ea7Block Operator
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