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 7147519 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58896631 epoch_slot_no: 403831 block_no: 7147342 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 79053 time: 2022-04-20 13:55:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a3f06423b5ca4b291e9de0a1e9e83015fe2e26b245316fb0aa13dcfac42df1Block Operator
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