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 7162908 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59224816 epoch_slot_no: 300016 block_no: 7162731 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 80541 time: 2022-04-24 09:05:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x343488b0fed36210952c001a5fb9a3341d9922222ee548e7686549ca31eafc9fBlock Operator
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