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 7165173 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59272984 epoch_slot_no: 348184 block_no: 7164996 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 76884 time: 2022-04-24 22:27:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x368e17bd4320ac99399534c94da358459a55c4e17d0f014a4cd9ac767a5a15b2Block Operator
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