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 7165555 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59280666 epoch_slot_no: 355866 block_no: 7165378 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 76594 time: 2022-04-25 00:35:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47de636ce6495f334b2a1e3843ef3883b488562e086dc0bf1fbfedfa3a4238d5Block Operator
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