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 7164174 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59251705 epoch_slot_no: 326905 block_no: 7163997 slot_leader_id: 4558666 size: 80009 time: 2022-04-24 16:33:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc417faa49d5ef93143e87bd5a3e1e660c85b7ad3dd1a92ad858b44e70297947fBlock Operator
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