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 7165254 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59274456 epoch_slot_no: 349656 block_no: 7165077 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 79036 time: 2022-04-24 22:52:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x619af07bb1fd8ca76c087c0bef8351e3c40135b731e1430f2ca0962a2e2e3e4fBlock Operator
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