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 7165702 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59283965 epoch_slot_no: 359165 block_no: 7165525 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 76732 time: 2022-04-25 01:30:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e6000e5d483af39deeaed719f4658ebc0cfb3d12afdabefd777a591b49a46eaBlock Operator
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