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 7165624 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59282093 epoch_slot_no: 357293 block_no: 7165447 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 77335 time: 2022-04-25 00:59:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea59fe88344bdecc5c8c57e3817c9314829b5b7a1d5e4cd0173f8bb533ca7e8aBlock Operator
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