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 7157184 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59101709 epoch_slot_no: 176909 block_no: 7157007 slot_leader_id: 7046459 size: 80320 time: 2022-04-22 22:53:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3239294b883bc59168e98e01f4fe0704ae9ab99d23a885e8bb0c64f33f9ca1Block Operator
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