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 7165496 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59279535 epoch_slot_no: 354735 block_no: 7165319 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 79869 time: 2022-04-25 00:17:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78430579836a252048e0a15ae99e6202bd1dc29f0101a91d3d3ecbc8ca35b32aBlock Operator
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