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 7147948 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 58905784 epoch_slot_no: 412984 block_no: 7147771 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 77146 time: 2022-04-20 16:27:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf7ffde496453067b283aa65f0a404d0ecf5a1fd095a985b53e6e9163298038aBlock Operator
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