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 7149041 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58929788 epoch_slot_no: 4988 block_no: 7148864 slot_leader_id: 4585961 size: 79603 time: 2022-04-20 23:07:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae216792cee43fa5578bfe08fc094abe9c1b8622215a07562b437086480555aBlock Operator
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