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 7163370 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 59234422 epoch_slot_no: 309622 block_no: 7163193 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 19796 time: 2022-04-24 11:45:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bfa7acfd1de71c48efdcaa36828aa6a5c413851204b5e9dd7f1c56bd1d1bf48Block Operator
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