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 7157245 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59102880 epoch_slot_no: 178080 block_no: 7157068 slot_leader_id: 5229202 size: 76099 time: 2022-04-22 23:12:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x547bc2689d5532a3a5026ac04950c6b6e2878ec75167fc464efab157d19a235eBlock Operator
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