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 7164646 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 59262322 epoch_slot_no: 337522 block_no: 7164469 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 75555 time: 2022-04-24 19:30:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd251261384b0f635eef51a25591e2c52c3f32a3371ae35819562dcf5f1dfdc44Block Operator
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