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 7148824 Details
Epoch: 333 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 58924538 epoch_slot_no: 431738 block_no: 7148647 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 78786 time: 2022-04-20 21:40:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x317e40b1c8df92f6dc44eac81352581a3e2fa310f73a607e2f396eb1374a895dBlock Operator
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