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 7167531 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59322682 epoch_slot_no: 397882 block_no: 7167354 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 78805 time: 2022-04-25 12:16:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1ed7eb45722a7c1df2a8e86805ebb5c12e8db386d568c34e8a9af9cc9553492Block Operator
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