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 7164886 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59267467 epoch_slot_no: 342667 block_no: 7164709 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 78480 time: 2022-04-24 20:55:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3cf096bbb1083c250dbdeb31d1aad8fb85aa399264ccf653817eebe064bc8d8Block Operator
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