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 7146877 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 58882595 epoch_slot_no: 389795 block_no: 7146700 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 9000 time: 2022-04-20 10:01:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18322d71be8f2a1f42079b1b241867b320c3a863fb5486f95efc677f2976b61dBlock Operator
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