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 7164391 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59256471 epoch_slot_no: 331671 block_no: 7164214 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 77921 time: 2022-04-24 17:52:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c9f3889ea33990497866e90ffe87945feae6c628d32c5ed0f37d7c403a0f2cdBlock Operator
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