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 7159473 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 59150123 epoch_slot_no: 225323 block_no: 7159296 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 40465 time: 2022-04-23 12:20:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2629401669b71c8fd472f243e9c32fb15f7fe38edecd87cc58be009ab1a3a646Block Operator
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