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 7154220 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 59038234 epoch_slot_no: 113434 block_no: 7154043 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 77818 time: 2022-04-22 05:15:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ded867ea0037b8249333e5eaf2b06f813a0314e687f47e7dc924a4a408e4f78Block Operator
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