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 7149155 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 58932420 epoch_slot_no: 7620 block_no: 7148978 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 79079 time: 2022-04-20 23:51:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6160f8e43d637d563cdc49fbd9dfa69983545e56a1146061d25d8ba247aa6f41Block Operator
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