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 7162734 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 59221078 epoch_slot_no: 296278 block_no: 7162557 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 39416 time: 2022-04-24 08:02:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a1fd4950db5bc05395bd673a7b4d3ca9f0788ff8fe4c83734b66cb40e9056aBlock Operator
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