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 7158289 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59124958 epoch_slot_no: 200158 block_no: 7158112 slot_leader_id: 5051928 size: 78699 time: 2022-04-23 05:20:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ce1264628e387d76f151b05e5d21b02486d42a47bcc2218e01a88e494b00586Block Operator
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