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 7148140 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 58909462 epoch_slot_no: 416662 block_no: 7147963 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 80676 time: 2022-04-20 17:29:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x590ee5d47f4473ac5833ee05fe92c8b839893655fb7fc8c1af0a6689f00b39b9Block Operator
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