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 7167765 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 59328081 epoch_slot_no: 403281 block_no: 7167588 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 80679 time: 2022-04-25 13:46:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9eec01ea6814d7c1ba5e59340415a33f989d5dc0fa1f454a79b7ddefe8cdc19Block Operator
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