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 7165824 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59286823 epoch_slot_no: 362023 block_no: 7165647 slot_leader_id: 7047095 size: 74367 time: 2022-04-25 02:18:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4da5090638e0ab72800de391afd2b90b748352f3fe9f34d6731413e0b42ca24Block Operator
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