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 7146496 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 58874496 epoch_slot_no: 381696 block_no: 7146319 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 75978 time: 2022-04-20 07:46:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83f0917829da8e7072ec1453a8ff5372c469ca8d6e1f243f70f8baf0ce1f3144Block Operator
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