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 7166794 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59306976 epoch_slot_no: 382176 block_no: 7166617 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 80374 time: 2022-04-25 07:54:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e0c82123d5ce4d0d86922df6c52e8cdf20d62c7c97fc070319d2f69627465eeBlock Operator
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