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 7147241 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58890478 epoch_slot_no: 397678 block_no: 7147064 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 80381 time: 2022-04-20 12:12:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20065f42e6ba51c372ee22a4f1d352e8fe6ad5eaa41b3ae0cd764c39c2003b9eBlock Operator
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