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 7165189 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59273163 epoch_slot_no: 348363 block_no: 7165012 slot_leader_id: 5449466 size: 78296 time: 2022-04-24 22:30:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48117a029df3d6c41be0cf9f9e64e65cddd899fa7ad1ef2477eeeadf3f4f1460Block Operator
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