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 7157344 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 59105223 epoch_slot_no: 180423 block_no: 7157167 slot_leader_id: 7046714 size: 73200 time: 2022-04-22 23:51:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80a5aec46b5ffdd92e3e0426184eba9fbda4d51e95205a091ac2e0072624098aBlock Operator
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