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 7164935 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 59268281 epoch_slot_no: 343481 block_no: 7164758 slot_leader_id: 7123775 size: 79170 time: 2022-04-24 21:09:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc341b500c9c85eed7d68f5c21abdb5f5e7859c42f590e070730eb7f0f3c26cfeBlock Operator
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