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 7149697 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 58943662 epoch_slot_no: 18862 block_no: 7149520 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 69641 time: 2022-04-21 02:59:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb33efb0a8f1fa94aa0f1726b8febed5b6a1ff288ac7bf8c2cc76b3728eaa1adcBlock Operator
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