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 7159490 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59150584 epoch_slot_no: 225784 block_no: 7159313 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 76583 time: 2022-04-23 12:27:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bbadb849963f62453cf389d7fd6dcb25ea935ab4be3b8193f9a2eaa6b58aa68Block Operator
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