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 7163565 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59238375 epoch_slot_no: 313575 block_no: 7163388 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 80499 time: 2022-04-24 12:51:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90ad7438f1f50f4181ab4c0c25ae417fb72799ee608e4c830d1c989ceb70e1d8Block Operator
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