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 7156604 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 59089070 epoch_slot_no: 164270 block_no: 7156427 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 80018 time: 2022-04-22 19:22:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6726bf1f2f68896ffdb7d550cc4012c975a750dc775e94c34bc9c6ebe5b004a0Block Operator
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