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 7146138 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 58866679 epoch_slot_no: 373879 block_no: 7145961 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 79854 time: 2022-04-20 05:36:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe332a7ca2801f737577c48fc3c8b62146936834042adb047ee682c0aba879293Block Operator
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