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 7167962 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59332305 epoch_slot_no: 407505 block_no: 7167785 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 76371 time: 2022-04-25 14:56:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a18749db042d27272c733a7bc596b219494af7e0a6f0b7f74fb450d24cd3736Block Operator
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