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 7155466 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59064962 epoch_slot_no: 140162 block_no: 7155289 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 80332 time: 2022-04-22 12:40:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bca5e03bf002fe5b65f0c7f45824d22f67ec1d9a7a608960a439f6afcd25520Block Operator
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