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 7159892 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59159608 epoch_slot_no: 234808 block_no: 7159715 slot_leader_id: 5839188 size: 79760 time: 2022-04-23 14:58:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eb60c3309b435865f91b65a98d8c3c557702702ef642b37ff15f6bd2a98ea43Block Operator
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