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 7163999 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59247550 epoch_slot_no: 322750 block_no: 7163822 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 67388 time: 2022-04-24 15:24:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57da357410c5730af79de9acd47e01d9f1cedbd0c56d508dc79584c5e7df8b32Block Operator
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