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 7149643 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 58942620 epoch_slot_no: 17820 block_no: 7149466 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 77248 time: 2022-04-21 02:41:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6e6faeae12ffbe57703bb8289b1d83d3af250a74626462865f8b1449b4172b0Block Operator
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