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 7159907 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59159933 epoch_slot_no: 235133 block_no: 7159730 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 77806 time: 2022-04-23 15:03:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x002c377d890a54a0f815a7d37de7139b82e7089340d4262b1bf64bf305d8ff39Block Operator
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