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 7154276 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59039322 epoch_slot_no: 114522 block_no: 7154099 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 80639 time: 2022-04-22 05:33:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd335c19e92f9f670b628660b5c75c9675e943b5afe444fe912d3fe08c48f533cBlock Operator
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