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 7150092 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 58952303 epoch_slot_no: 27503 block_no: 7149915 slot_leader_id: 7046460 size: 76959 time: 2022-04-21 05:23:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6e2de02736d4e6947142f46a351b49763765163bb5161dabaafdc2979a32a51Block Operator
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