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 7147204 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 58889851 epoch_slot_no: 397051 block_no: 7147027 slot_leader_id: 7104269 size: 76931 time: 2022-04-20 12:02:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd82fcaa62c9fca19d4f2e7c2c0148c8f574db915f5cca4cc6c29e3130b5d999cBlock Operator
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