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 7147256 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 58890831 epoch_slot_no: 398031 block_no: 7147079 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 78623 time: 2022-04-20 12:18:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20cef459865d180853fbfe49e06fbf5819535ee00161b25cc30466827c42ad81Block Operator
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