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 7166781 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59306664 epoch_slot_no: 381864 block_no: 7166604 slot_leader_id: 5605429 size: 79459 time: 2022-04-25 07:49:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19109f9355cb93fa41cf850d69f4a213e84991d5727b020fd4205bd79cccd59aBlock Operator
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