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 7148446 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 58915957 epoch_slot_no: 423157 block_no: 7148269 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 80653 time: 2022-04-20 19:17:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba8ede368888f1aa08f1de14984dc8edbcb30ea87c97280dbb37f44da3a99ce9Block Operator
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