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 7148530 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 58917576 epoch_slot_no: 424776 block_no: 7148353 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 80712 time: 2022-04-20 19:44:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf6f3c900135f9454f688b23b15b0f851af52748aeaa032c9994f4fc2db17eddBlock Operator
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