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 7166863 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 59308401 epoch_slot_no: 383601 block_no: 7166686 slot_leader_id: 5979776 size: 14923 time: 2022-04-25 08:18:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd4908fef04f649febc2b9869eafd6e85fe03665406e55ae16a0ff6423043975Block Operator
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