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 7148173 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 58910189 epoch_slot_no: 417389 block_no: 7147996 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 73448 time: 2022-04-20 17:41:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68196cacf80a9ece705fe3d26a9f668973c0c4c167ac38507c4dbc3a965df32fBlock Operator
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