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 7157258 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59103268 epoch_slot_no: 178468 block_no: 7157081 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 79272 time: 2022-04-22 23:19:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x733e45d6e48a025dd94127dc0d0eebaa1d9815fa58281777aac87537520a6e06Block Operator
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