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 7167373 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 59319257 epoch_slot_no: 394457 block_no: 7167196 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 77126 time: 2022-04-25 11:19:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3adb06d1386dfcf97ae7f3df264c696a9340191793dbd60efe09beceb47abff9Block Operator
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