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 7150126 Details
Epoch: 334 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 58953345 epoch_slot_no: 28545 block_no: 7149949 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 80760 time: 2022-04-21 05:40:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f7711179ed3d71b7b4df02a1e9df4d9149f9d77235fe4efbd0f47202dc6a6dBlock Operator
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