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 7156159 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59079873 epoch_slot_no: 155073 block_no: 7155982 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 78213 time: 2022-04-22 16:49:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd995c93b44fefa6b746ce2605093ea98ab4cd5cc69e0a4c20899d7fa748173e0Block Operator
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