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 7163528 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59237469 epoch_slot_no: 312669 block_no: 7163351 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 73647 time: 2022-04-24 12:36:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb68941f9f32c94d0c256726930fb8ab7ffc8bf371dd2c284c4abc2819f1f2614Block Operator
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