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 7148081 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 58908268 epoch_slot_no: 415468 block_no: 7147904 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 79734 time: 2022-04-20 17:09:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15792c2bb182441eca8fb5660901b296848e65a6ad18c73263c7de9e5db649e2Block Operator
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