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 7159860 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 59159019 epoch_slot_no: 234219 block_no: 7159683 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 78238 time: 2022-04-23 14:48:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef3da3dcc782d6217281d7e79ec5d261a1cedd7e14d394b554ee7fcaa754747eBlock Operator
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