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 7150017 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 58950582 epoch_slot_no: 25782 block_no: 7149840 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 80621 time: 2022-04-21 04:54:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a98660c942018ffd004cbf9cd05f397f19cb52df0bd2d5bd48762a07d5d8aabBlock Operator
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