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 7162965 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 59226184 epoch_slot_no: 301384 block_no: 7162788 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 78034 time: 2022-04-24 09:27:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc53e793b6ab04247b76c742e5f9d3516d7b2461632e927a2933f5bf9f452f553Block Operator
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