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 7159167 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 59143293 epoch_slot_no: 218493 block_no: 7158990 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 79220 time: 2022-04-23 10:26:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f3e1bc53129a32996c02a4e884d61660ff6f2d052be605db28970fc02abccdbBlock Operator
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