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 7167622 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 59324668 epoch_slot_no: 399868 block_no: 7167445 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 76749 time: 2022-04-25 12:49:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda4bb139ad698de9580a25e7ab863bbf0901709cb8ed7f3543d18c0ef61e6a8aBlock Operator
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