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 7165501 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59279603 epoch_slot_no: 354803 block_no: 7165324 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 80321 time: 2022-04-25 00:18:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68fb04b278ef8b8db5ea9e4f0e312cb47a5d0b32b774531beeec1ad3fe4fc9c1Block Operator
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