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 7146451 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58873333 epoch_slot_no: 380533 block_no: 7146274 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 79404 time: 2022-04-20 07:27:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb966b63152ef8aaff5cf8ad1aef8bef7e7e4d46b906382db6cc5eed9b63d53bBlock Operator
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