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 7157199 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 59101915 epoch_slot_no: 177115 block_no: 7157022 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 76649 time: 2022-04-22 22:56:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0325e293ca7445fffa81c7f877c038ce61b8c98531b0c2d00104504e4f6f18d1Block Operator
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