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 7149524 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 58940276 epoch_slot_no: 15476 block_no: 7149347 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 76132 time: 2022-04-21 02:02:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1915a3dbf087d7e3a6bc791f64016e27c8bfa8e374df05f5b697b4c06e8259daBlock Operator
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