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 7159231 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 59144734 epoch_slot_no: 219934 block_no: 7159054 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 55312 time: 2022-04-23 10:50:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf90ef1c3da1c7902ff9b0efa04f025c99f874a0f2f647f14e1605af5ab60d170Block Operator
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