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 7158417 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59127733 epoch_slot_no: 202933 block_no: 7158240 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 57507 time: 2022-04-23 06:07:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62a9b4f49b540ce724b747b2e35c11863ee78d855f343e851eed85c3802b0c74Block Operator
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