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 7163357 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 59234181 epoch_slot_no: 309381 block_no: 7163180 slot_leader_id: 7046639 size: 80619 time: 2022-04-24 11:41:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288931b8a5a40c733f65e8963bbf09f2f7b112f19694f8178f4d6e5afc9b17e7Block Operator
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