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 7163888 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 59244866 epoch_slot_no: 320066 block_no: 7163711 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 77579 time: 2022-04-24 14:39:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa7dd17dda3b335a92f63489e1adaa1f2bad7f284f8676d176df2211e97eaefaBlock Operator
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