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 7146240 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58869015 epoch_slot_no: 376215 block_no: 7146063 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 79887 time: 2022-04-20 06:15:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c3bfe662ee22da47f8a7c08a687aee6c1670254ec6d8f6f9a148253768d885eBlock Operator
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