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 7157254 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 59103153 epoch_slot_no: 178353 block_no: 7157077 slot_leader_id: 4700074 size: 68459 time: 2022-04-22 23:17:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84b9c29ba2285a58a0f3aa62593077453e9ccd282c958d42867dabc08271ee05Block Operator
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