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 7159830 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59158451 epoch_slot_no: 233651 block_no: 7159653 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 78272 time: 2022-04-23 14:39:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9da614daa66b5cc897e4e539029ff5c7fe4744f952c85f8177c938d566f9eb8dBlock Operator
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