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 7166946 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 59309880 epoch_slot_no: 385080 block_no: 7166769 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 40425 time: 2022-04-25 08:42:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18c46a83b817a5e994b05cf3781c968c98b77e2a733faf543121313ca5d271b4Block Operator
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