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 7157346 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59105284 epoch_slot_no: 180484 block_no: 7157169 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 80701 time: 2022-04-22 23:52:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfc76a18088460053244094bf549dab12f0c44d7a83b66e40bd709964049b969Block Operator
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