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 7157074 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 59099428 epoch_slot_no: 174628 block_no: 7156897 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 78164 time: 2022-04-22 22:15:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0c59be8956b33f20410c94af6e967d8c74c5ac34c1b8c8d3fb021f72d7f8524Block Operator
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