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 7146218 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 58868439 epoch_slot_no: 375639 block_no: 7146041 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 76528 time: 2022-04-20 06:05:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b49b3e08eb3b8a8a5a64a6de4de1dac080fd6f362b6b4928ef116093bee3cb0Block Operator
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