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 7165234 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 59274029 epoch_slot_no: 349229 block_no: 7165057 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 78156 time: 2022-04-24 22:45:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda0e9e47ba0a162e8e9a03a86d4f4d195eb49233729e0b370c54ffa95e2dd2c9Block Operator
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