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 7163218 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 59231082 epoch_slot_no: 306282 block_no: 7163041 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 16577 time: 2022-04-24 10:49:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaad5e8d180314c864ab22a3af9ba23f860843a92416391ab796768f71e9e2b0dBlock Operator
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