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 7162997 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59226763 epoch_slot_no: 301963 block_no: 7162820 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 76556 time: 2022-04-24 09:37:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c9097e056eb9a5194e1a7ea48bba385133753b1b9f421ff1d0f8300515c90dBlock Operator
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