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 7163594 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59239049 epoch_slot_no: 314249 block_no: 7163417 slot_leader_id: 5544528 size: 78965 time: 2022-04-24 13:02:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6296d01002af3b7efb5fef87815f868b096079f2f85b171b9c6d9391ed9e45c0Block Operator
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