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 7159692 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 59155116 epoch_slot_no: 230316 block_no: 7159515 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 77288 time: 2022-04-23 13:43:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x393efaab1245b3a0062112d65becaa3df836ff76c88b27cd5d165dd427cd3fbeBlock Operator
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