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 7148222 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 58911229 epoch_slot_no: 418429 block_no: 7148045 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 79899 time: 2022-04-20 17:58:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x790cb4815af69594081018fc80d36d0018fa2d45a26702cfbc2303ac994d0d2aBlock Operator
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