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 7146703 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 58878647 epoch_slot_no: 385847 block_no: 7146526 slot_leader_id: 5098534 size: 36491 time: 2022-04-20 08:55:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6dec5f845b8a9599581ecbf6a37b2e0856f15b088f64b9ef7d630bc921035d0Block Operator
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