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 7157598 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 59110731 epoch_slot_no: 185931 block_no: 7157421 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 77773 time: 2022-04-23 01:23:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5f1bcb82bbac410607f38f53a9b7262212228e1f09613d15209cc996ec26021Block Operator
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