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 7167323 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59318300 epoch_slot_no: 393500 block_no: 7167146 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 79479 time: 2022-04-25 11:03:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff9625fe7dce119bde85c8e8236460991b9d150732aa83b7a269ffa53397b988Block Operator
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