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 7165147 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 59272504 epoch_slot_no: 347704 block_no: 7164970 slot_leader_id: 5321971 size: 75705 time: 2022-04-24 22:19:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b78fc561bbc82c80548b2365657c7e3cb907efea18718f1510427d883efae7aBlock Operator
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