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 7159530 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 59151430 epoch_slot_no: 226630 block_no: 7159353 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 73866 time: 2022-04-23 12:42:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2c72f1e38f52eaa98521034167c90a5a0ee9ea5af9543da070be1bc4e94cf1fBlock Operator
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