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 7147193 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58889622 epoch_slot_no: 396822 block_no: 7147016 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 74776 time: 2022-04-20 11:58:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85ae38d105cf3a920356a782491b52f471b38a1da726bbe9b8fa6a971e7bc045Block Operator
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