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 7153322 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59019697 epoch_slot_no: 94897 block_no: 7153145 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 77523 time: 2022-04-22 00:06:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18294244a95cc14f6d1a2e6f30bc0e6e5d0c3f431d728b4e95ae4ac99c0e2438Block Operator
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