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 7146343 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 58870881 epoch_slot_no: 378081 block_no: 7146166 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 64879 time: 2022-04-20 06:46:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0550803f5b3c7a5aca2bfae50b51d88116669798cb78daddd9f1028b178c3758Block Operator
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