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 7147509 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 58896363 epoch_slot_no: 403563 block_no: 7147332 slot_leader_id: 7048039 size: 75251 time: 2022-04-20 13:50:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x405bb6b129963d8d6cca4ab904035dc6134fa3946f775c641fe1ca93f5d5dc7aBlock Operator
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