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 7157874 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 59116188 epoch_slot_no: 191388 block_no: 7157697 slot_leader_id: 5564909 size: 29011 time: 2022-04-23 02:54:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ac9300e5c8bf064b2c72fb606a0873db7ae1087d31db73e0e1f4a3f6adee76Block Operator
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