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 7145578 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 58854626 epoch_slot_no: 361826 block_no: 7145401 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 79649 time: 2022-04-20 02:15:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0e655db69f15c2eeb141c29f1e77b30663f2bc02eb83b5a44027be9aebef11fBlock Operator
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