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 7150084 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 58952098 epoch_slot_no: 27298 block_no: 7149907 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 80473 time: 2022-04-21 05:19:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cc5d72f75632e81f6217a5241ed81eac2d4ef43ae70c5fe7e7b8652fcad2797Block Operator
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