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 7162782 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 59222157 epoch_slot_no: 297357 block_no: 7162605 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 68967 time: 2022-04-24 08:20:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9179a124a0e4a95b2946de57031d6e66138992cd79dea96e2a0d89344a36144aBlock Operator
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