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 7148854 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 58925419 epoch_slot_no: 619 block_no: 7148677 slot_leader_id: 7005759 size: 47393 time: 2022-04-20 21:55:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x015e88d15ec17351cb0d4a3c1b6ce9cb4d6736980a050b7e316cad904ea7917bBlock Operator
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