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 7164141 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59250895 epoch_slot_no: 326095 block_no: 7163964 slot_leader_id: 6328873 size: 80594 time: 2022-04-24 16:19:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3573d0ef99a24540818fec3e175adc3407dd7e4489cacd71077ef05d23f0b7d5Block Operator
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