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 7153365 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59020732 epoch_slot_no: 95932 block_no: 7153188 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 76654 time: 2022-04-22 00:23:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7d2090b1b235bf3a224b38e4d0da48ba32c02151444a5f6030ebf4a6389f0d4Block Operator
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